De-Extinction and Archaeological Discoveries Quiz

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential candidate for de-extinction in the text?

• American chestnut
• Wooly mammoth
• Saber-toothed tiger
• Dodo

What method is being used to recreate the extinct auroch in Europe?

• Cloning
• DNA splicing
• Selective back breeding
• Genetic engineering

Why might critics argue against de-extinction efforts?

• It's too expensive
• Resources should focus on preserving existing species
• It's scientifically impossible
• It could disrupt current ecosystems

What new tool is mentioned as potentially important for making de-extinction possible?

• CRISPR
• AI
• Stem cell research
• Cryogenics

What recent archaeological discovery allowed for a better understanding of Richard III's physical appearance?

• His crown
• His skeleton
• His diary
• His portrait

Where was Richard III's body found?

• Under a cathedral
• In a royal tomb
• Under a parking lot
• In a battlefield

What natural disaster preserved the ancient Roman city of Pompeii?

• Earthquake
• Tsunami
• Volcanic eruption
• Flood

Which online service allows users to chat with simulations of historical figures?

• ChatGPT
• Character.AI
• HistoryChat
• TimeTalker

What ethical question does the text raise about creating chatbot simulations of deceased loved ones?

• Is it technically feasible?
• Is it cost-effective?
• What could go wrong or right?
• Should it be government-regulated?

How has the depiction of dinosaurs changed in recent years according to the text?

• They're now shown as smaller
• They're now depicted with feathers
• They're now shown as herbivores
• They're now depicted as aquatic