DUKE OF EDINBURGH OPENS NEW NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM

DUKE OF EDINBURGH OPENS NEW NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers the Duke of Edinburgh's visit to the British Museum's ornithology department at Tring, highlighting the extensive bird collection and the museum's modernization. It also mentions the inclusion of other animals, excluding the recently deceased giant panda, Chi Chi.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for opening the extension to the British Museum's ornithology department?

The Duke of Edinburgh

The Mayor of London

The Prime Minister

The Queen of England

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Zoological Museum at Tring?

Birds

Mammals

Marine life

Reptiles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the museum need to be modernized and extended?

To include a new art gallery

To accommodate a new dinosaur exhibit

To improve visitor facilities

Due to the large collection of bird-related items

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new features does the extended museum building include?

A botanical garden and a sculpture park

A planetarium and a gift shop

A library and laboratory equipment

A cinema and a cafe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is notably absent from the museum's collection?

The African elephant

The Bengal tiger

The giant panda, Chi Chi

The Komodo dragon