Percy Harrison Fawcett Quiz

Who is often hailed as a real-life Indiana Jones for his daring exploration style?

• A cautious and conservative explorer

• Percy Harrison Fawcett

• A scientist who steered clear of the jungles

• A historian immersed in ancient texts

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Embark on a thrilling journey back to 1925! What legendary quest did Percy Harrison Fawcett and his daring team undertake in the depths of the Amazon rainforest?

• A new species of animal

• The source of the Amazon River

• The half-buried ruins of a once-mighty ancient city

• A hidden treasure of gold and jewels

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Can you guess when tales of a fabled city ruled by a king named El Dorado first started to enchant the world?

• Since 1542

• Since 1867

• Since 1925

• Since 1987

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Guess who braved the unknown with Percy Harrison Fawcett in the thrilling 1925 Amazon adventure?

• His 21-year-old daughter and her friend, ready for an unexpected journey

• His daring 21-year-old son, Jack, and Jack's fearless best friend, Raleigh Rimell

• A squad of the finest British soldiers, prepared for the ultimate expedition

• A group of native Amazonian guides, experts of the untamed wilderness

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Ever wondered how the world around us shapes our cultures? Dive into the concept of environmental determinism!

• The fascinating belief that the environment plays a major role in shaping the development of human cultures

• The intriguing theory that ancient civilizations depended entirely on environmental factors for their survival

• The idea suggesting that environmental challenges hinder the development of sophisticated tools

• The concept claiming that the Amazon rainforest has an endless supply of environmental resources

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Embark on a thrilling quest! What mysterious name did the intrepid British explorer Fawcett give to the elusive city he fervently sought?

• The City of Gold

• The City of Z

• The City of Dreams

• The City of Kings

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Guess what Michael Heckenberger and his team unearthed from beneath the Earth's surface using cool tech like satellite imagery and ground-penetrating radar?

• Clues to a vast, ancient civilization hidden along the Xingu River, all connected and bustling!

• The precise spot where the mythical City of Z was said to be found!

• A never-before-seen plant species that thrives in super thin soil!

• The long-lost remains of Fawcett's daring expedition!

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Time travel alert! 🕰️ Between which years were the ancient roads, bridges, and plazas, discovered by Heckenberger, bustling with activity?

• Between A.D. 800 and 1600

• Between A.D. 500 and 1200

• Between A.D. 1000 and 1700

• Between A.D. 900 and 1500

Can you believe it? The Amazon rainforest's lush greenery is actually fooling us! But how?

• It tricks us into thinking the soil is a treasure trove of nutrients, yet it's surprisingly lacking!

• It's a master of disguise, concealing ancient civilizations beneath its leafy cloak.

• It boasts of a biodiversity bonanza that, in reality, isn't there.

• It pretends to be a youthful forest, but in truth, it's an old soul.

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Imagine you're exploring an ancient garden city! What majestic barriers would you find surrounding it?

• A moat and a fortress

• A wall and a deep ditch

• Forests and rivers

• Mountains and valleys

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