English Civil War: A musketeer

English Civil War: A musketeer

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History, Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial describes a scene set during a civil war, focusing on the attire and weaponry of a soldier. The soldier is equipped with a short sword called a hanger and a bandolier of gunpowder bottles, providing 12 shots for his matchlock musket. The tutorial explains the process of loading and firing the musket, detailing each step from measuring gunpowder to aiming and firing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sword is the speaker carrying?

A rapier

A hanger

A broadsword

A longsword

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gunpowder bottles does the speaker's bandolier hold?

15

12

8

10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the priming powder in the musket?

To stabilize the musket ball

To clean the musket

To ignite the gunpowder

To lubricate the barrel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in loading the matchlock musket?

Insert the musket ball

Place the priming powder

Load the gunpowder

Compress the charge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final action before firing the musket?

Aim the musket

Insert the musket ball

Place the match in the Serpent

Load the gunpowder