Quiz on the Legend of Atlantis

Who first made mention of the fabled island of Atlantis?

• A) An ancient Greek philosopher named Plato

• D) A poet from ancient Egypt

• C) A historian from ancient Rome

• B) A famous explorer from ancient Greece

According to Plato, when did the people of Atlantis live?

• D) About 2,000 years ago

• C) Less than 1,000 years ago

• B) Around 5,000 years ago

• A) Over 11,000 years ago

What did the people of Atlantis use to control most of the known world?

• D) Their diplomatic skills

• B) Their advanced technology

• C) Their mighty navy

• A) Their powerful army

How did Atlantis meet its destruction according to Plato?

• A) Violent earthquakes, floods, and destruction

• B) Invasion by a powerful enemy

• C) Volcanic eruption

• D) Internal conflicts and civil war

Where did Plato say Atlantis sank into the sea?

• D) Near the coast of Greece

• A) In the Pacific Ocean

• B) In the Indian Ocean

• C) Outside the Pillars of Hercules

What is one theory about the location of Atlantis?

• D) It is located in the Sahara Desert

• C) It is hidden in the Amazon rainforest

• B) It is now part of Antarctica

• A) It sank into the Atlantic Ocean

Why do most experts believe that Atlantis never existed?

• A) There are no known records of Atlantis outside of Plato's teaching

• C) No trace of Atlantis has ever been found on the ocean floor

• D) All of the above

• B) No other ancient Greek writers mention anything about Atlantis

What was the purpose of Plato's story about Atlantis?

• A) To entertain people with a fictional tale

• B) To teach people about the dangers of greed

• D) To explain natural disasters

• C) To promote the idea of ancient civilizations

Which of the following did not cause the sinking of Atlantis?

• Lightning storm
• Volcanoes erupted inside the ocean
• Earthquake on the island
• Atlantis disappearing from the map

(HOTS) Which of the following values is clearly shown in the story of Atlantis?

• We must be brave to overcome challenges
• We must not be greedy with the world's riches
• We must care for our children wholeheartedly