Exploration and History of the Norwegian Archipelago

What is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago?

• Norway

• North Pole

• Kings Bay

• Spitsbergen

During World War II, why was the Svalbard archipelago strategically important?

• It was a major trade route.

• It housed critical weather stations.

• It was a military base for the Allies.

• It was rich in natural resources.

What is the primary structural shape used in the design of the metal tower in Kings Bay?

• Square

• Rectangle

• Circle

• Triangle

What was the name of the airship used by Roald Amundsen for his 1926 expedition?

• Italia

• Hindenburg

• Norge

• Goodyear Blimp

Who was the designer of the airship used in Amundsen's 1926 expedition?

• Richard Byrd

• Alberto Nobili

• Umberto Nobile

• Roald Amundsen

What was the main reason for the rivalry between Amundsen and Nobile?

• Competition for funding

• Nobile's larger flag at the North Pole

• Disagreement over the expedition route

• Different engineering approaches

What happened to the Italia airship during its 1928 expedition?

• It successfully returned to base.

• It was destroyed by a storm.

• It crashed on the sea ice.

• It was captured by rival explorers.

What was the fate of Roald Amundsen during the search for the Italia crew?

• His plane crashed and he was never found.

• He was rescued and returned safely.

• He found the missing crew.

• He retired from exploration.

What was the ultimate fate of the hangar built for the Norge airship?

• It was preserved as a historical site.

• It was destroyed in a fire.

• It was converted into a museum.

• It was dismantled and used for local projects.

What remains as evidence of the historic Arctic explorations in Kings Bay?

• The complete hangar

• The metal mooring tower

• The original airship

• A museum with artifacts