Thunderbird and Tombstone Legends

Thunderbird and Tombstone Legends

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Social Studies

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the rich history of Tombstone, Arizona, known for its Wild West heritage and the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral. It delves into supernatural legends, particularly the tale of a giant flying creature reported in 1890. Despite claims of a photograph, its existence remains unverified. The video also examines the Thunderbird from Native American folklore, drawing parallels to the Tombstone creature. Theories suggest it could be a cryptid, a deity, or a misinterpretation of pterodactyl fossils, leaving the mystery unsolved.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tombstone, Arizona, best known for in its Wild West history?

The discovery of gold

The gunfight at the OK Corral

The first saloon in the West

The invention of the stagecoach

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the ranchers reportedly see in the sky above Tombstone in 1890?

A UFO

A meteor shower

A giant flying creature

A flock of rare birds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in proving the existence of the Tombstone pterodactyl?

Lack of eyewitnesses

No surviving photographs

No written records

No physical evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do some historians believe about the photographs of the winged creature?

They were taken by Native Americans

They are authentic

They were lost in a fire

They are likely hoaxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What creature from Native American mythology is discussed in relation to the Tombstone legend?

The Phoenix

The Dragon

The Thunderbird

The Griffin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one characteristic of the Thunderbird according to Native American mythology?

It creates thunder with its wings

It breathes fire

It lives underwater

It can become invisible

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Thunderbird in Native American culture?

It symbolizes protection and strength

It represents chaos

It is a guardian of the underworld

It is a sign of bad luck

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