CLEAN: Titanic comes home as Belfast launches land

CLEAN: Titanic comes home as Belfast launches land

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Interactive Video

History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the Guggenheim's role in reshaping Belfast's image, the innovative use of electromagnets, and the legacy of the Titanic as a symbol of high craftsmanship. It highlights efforts to promote Belfast as a tourist destination despite its troubled past, aiming to attract global visitors and boost the economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Guggenheim project in Belfast?

To create a new political party

To develop a new technology

To change the global perception of the city

To build a new ship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the Titanic itself?

As a complete disaster

As an example of poor workmanship

As a political statement

As a symbol of high-quality craftsmanship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is Belfast trying to come to terms with?

The Industrial Revolution

The Great Famine

The sinking of the Titanic

World War II

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Belfast face in promoting itself as a tourist destination?

High travel costs

Lack of historical sites

Negative past associations

Poor weather conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential benefit does the speaker mention about attracting visitors to Belfast?

Boosting the economy

Increasing political influence

Enhancing public transportation

Improving local cuisine