History of the Mafia: The Five Families

History of the Mafia: The Five Families

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common perception of the mafia as depicted by Hollywood?

A group of noble protectors

A peaceful business entity

A romanticized organization of power and honor

A law-abiding community

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Sicilian Mafia and Kamora crime family originate?

Turin and Genoa

Sicily and Naples

Florence and Milan

Rome and Venice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who emerged as a significant figure in the mafia during the early 20th century?

Vito Corleone

Al Capone

Joe Masia

Michael Corleone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the commission established by Luciano?

To eliminate rival families

To promote peace among families

To expand into Europe

To oversee mafia operations across the U.S.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family was known for its brutal methods under Albert Anastasia?

Gambino

Lucchese

Genovese

Colombo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the national crime syndicate's main focus?

Ethnic unity

Business and profit

Political influence

Cultural preservation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event in 1957 exposed the mafia's secretive operations?

The Apalachin Meeting

The Castellammarese War

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

The Banana Wars

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