Atlantis Mystery

What is the main question surrounding the legend of Atlantis?

• Who discovered it

• How they built their ships

• What language they spoke

• Whether it was a real place

According to Plato, what was the MAIN reason for the downfall of Atlantis?

• A massive tsunami

• Their greed and the attack on Athens

• An invasion by Romans

• A volcanic eruption

What did Plato describe Atlantis as?

• A community with igloos

• A desert island

• A near perfect paradise

• A small village

Which theory suggests that Atlantis sank in the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Antartica theory

• The Mediterranean theory

• The Pacific theory

• The Atlantic Ocean theory

What does the Antartica theory propose about Atlantis?

• It was located in the Pacific ocean

• It was part of Africa

• It was located where Antartica is now

• It was a floating city

What do modern scientist believe?

• There is no evidence of the landmass sinking

• It was too cold to live there

• It was swallowed up by the Bermuda Triangle

• The island was located in South America

What is the most popular theory of Atlantis?

• It was a real city

• It was destroyed by aliens

• It was inhabited by mermaids

• It was a myth created by Plato

What was likely the purpose of Plato telling the story?

• To entertain children?

• To describe a real historical event

• To warn about the dangers of greed

• To become famous

What evidence is there about Atlantis?

• No known records

• Numerous novels

• Archaeological findings

• Pictures taken

What conclusion have most people reached about Atlantis?

• It was destroyed by a natural disaster

• It was located in the Mediterranean sea

• It was a fictional story

• It was a real city