A train fell in a ravine due to a sabotage on the bridge

A train fell in a ravine due to a sabotage on the bridge

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History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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A railway sabotage near Purwakarta led to significant loss of life and damage. Five railway workers died and seven were injured when saboteurs dismantled the tracks, causing two locomotives to fall into a ravine. Despite the chaos, railway workers and soldiers restored service between Batavia and Bandung within two days. The sabotage, caused by removing bolts, resulted in an estimated three million gulden in damages. After the derailment, terrorists fired on survivors and looted the wreckage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary action taken by the saboteurs that led to the railway accident?

They set fire to the train.

They blocked the railway with debris.

They tampered with the train's brakes.

They removed bolts from the railway line.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many railway workers lost their lives in the incident?

Seven

Three

Nine

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take to restore the railway service between Batavia and Bandung?

One day

Two days

Four days

Three days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated financial damage caused by the sabotage?

One million gulden

Four million gulden

Two million gulden

Three million gulden

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the terrorists do after the train derailed?

They helped the survivors.

They fled the scene immediately.

They opened fire on the survivors.

They called for emergency services.