LZ 129 Hindenburg Tragedy Quiz
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On the evening of May 6, 1937, dozens of reporters gathered to witness the arrival of the biggest airship the world had ever seen, the LZ 129 Hindenburg, built by the Zeppelin company, in New Jersey. Just as it was about to land, a hydrogen fire broke out, causing the airship to crash to the ground within seconds and completely burn. Witness the story of the Hindenburg tragedy with this learning quiz.
LZ 129 Hindenburg Tragedy Quiz
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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ
What was the LZ 129 Hindenburg primarily designed for?
- Military operations
- Commercial passenger transport
- Cargo transport
- Scientific research
How long did the LZ 129 Hindenburg typically take to cross the Atlantic Ocean?
- 18-20 hours
- 2-3 days
- 5-6 days
- 8-10 days
How did the size of the LZ 129 Hindenburg compare to today's largest passenger airplane, the Airbus A380-800?
- Slightly smaller
- About the same
- Slightly larger
- Much larger
How many passengers could the LZ 129 Hindenburg carry?
- 40
- 70
- 115
- 220
Which of the following amenities was NOT available to passengers on the Hindenburg?
- Dining room
- Bar
- Fitness room
- Smoking room
Which gas was the Hindenburg originally designed to use as lifting gas?
- Helium
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
- Methane
Which gas provides better lifting power?
- Helium
- Hydrogen
- Hot air
- Methane
What was the Hindenburg named after?
- A city in Germany
- The designer's surname
- German president
- A German battleship
Where did the Hindenburg tragedy take place?
- New Jersey
- San Francisco
- London, UK
- Frankfurt, Germany
How many people aboard the Hindenburg survived the accident?
- None
- 4
- 31
- 62
What was the primary reason for the Hindenburg crash?
- Galley fire
- Cigarette
- Static electricity
- Sabotage
Was the Hindenburg disaster the deadliest airship disaster in history?
- TRUE
- FALSE
LZ 129 Hindenburg Tragedy Quiz