The Jonestown Tragedy
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Who was the leader of the cult in Jonestown?

  • Jerry Jenkins
  • Joe Jackson
  • Jim Jones (correct)
  • John Johnson

Where was Jonestown located?

  • Brazil
  • Peru
  • Guyana (correct)
  • Colombia

How many individuals were drawn into Jim Jones' web of manipulation and deception?

  • Over 900 (correct)
  • Exactly 1000
  • Around 500
  • Less than 100

Where did Jim Jones establish the Peoples Temple?

<p>San Francisco, California (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the tragedy of Jonestown take place?

<p>1978 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jonestown and Jim Jones

  • The leader of the cult in Jonestown was Jim Jones
  • Jonestown was located in Guyana, South America
  • Approximately 913 individuals were drawn into Jim Jones' web of manipulation and deception
  • Jim Jones established the Peoples Temple in Indianapolis, Indiana, and later moved it to Ukiah, California
  • The tragedy of Jonestown took place on November 18, 1978

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Test your knowledge of the infamous Jonestown tragedy and the charismatic cult leader, Jim Jones, with this haunting quiz. Explore the dark history of the remote settlement in Guyana and the events that led to the shocking loss of over 900 lives. Challenge yourself and uncover the truth behind one of the darkest chapters in human history.

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