History of the Madeira-Mamoré Railway

History of the Madeira-Mamoré Railway

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores the history of the Madeira-Mamoré Railway, a significant part of Rondônia's history, particularly Porto Velho. Construction began in 1868 and faced numerous challenges, finally completing in 1926, costing many lives. Known as the 'railway of death,' it spans 366 km from Porto Velho to Guajará-Mirim. The video delves into the motivations for building a railway in the Amazon and highlights key historical events, encouraging viewers to appreciate the historical heritage left along the railway.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the construction of the Madeira-Mamoré Railway begin?

1900

1945

1868

1926

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people lost their lives during the construction of the railway?

10,000

20,000

40,000

30,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total length of the Madeira-Mamoré Railway?

200 km

300 km

366 km

400 km

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two stations does the railway connect?

Brasília and Salvador

Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

Manaus and Belém

Porto Velho and Guajará-Mirim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for constructing the railway in the Amazon jungle?

To connect major cities

To facilitate rubber transportation

To promote tourism

To build a military base

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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