Understanding the Shape of the Earth and the Flat Earth Movement

The video explores the historical and modern understanding of Earth's shape, highlighting the ancient belief in a spherical Earth by figures like Pythagoras and Eratosthenes. It contrasts this with the modern Flat Earth movement, which persists despite overwhelming evidence. The video discusses the evolution of the Flat Earth Society, its beliefs, and the psychological factors that contribute to such beliefs. It also examines polls on public opinion and critiques the flat Earth model, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and evidence-based understanding.

Who is credited with first suggesting the Earth is spherical?

• Pythagoras

• Eratosthenes

• Aristotle

• Dante Alighieri

What did Eratosthenes use to calculate the Earth's circumference?

• A map

• A rod and shadows

• A compass

• A telescope

Which religious scholar wrote about the Earth's spherical nature in the 7th century?

• Bede

• Dante Alighieri

• Thomas Aquinas

• Galileo Galilei

According to a 2018 poll, what percentage of respondents always believed the world is round?

• 2%

• 5%

• 96%

• 84%

Who was the founder of the modern Flat Earth Society?

• Daniel Shenton

• Charles Johnson

• Samuel Rowbotham

• Samuel Shenton

What was the name of the society founded by Samuel Rowbotham?

• International Flat Earth Research Society

• Zetetic Society

• Flat Earth Society

• Universal Zetetic Society

What shape does the Flat Earth Society believe the Earth is?

• Cubical

• Disc-shaped

• Pyramidal

• Spherical

According to Flat Earthers, what keeps the oceans contained?

• A giant dome

• Gravity

• An ice wall

• A magnetic field

How do Flat Earthers explain the phenomenon of gravity?

• The Sun's pull

• Gravity does not exist

• The Earth is constantly accelerating upwards

• The Earth is stationary

What is a common psychological trait that Flat Earthers share with everyone?

• Cognitive biases

• A reliance on empirical evidence

• A tendency to believe in conspiracy theories

• A distrust of science