Antikythera Shipwreck Discoveries

Antikythera Shipwreck Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the Antikythera shipwreck, discovered off the Greek island of Antikythera. It highlights the finding of the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient device used for studying the stars, often referred to as an ancient computer. In 2017, archaeologists returned to the site, uncovering more artifacts, including a metal statue's arm and a mysterious metal disc with a bull image. The ongoing archaeological efforts aim to uncover more about the shipwreck and its treasures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Antikythera mechanism used for?

To predict weather patterns

To study the stars

To communicate with other ships

To navigate the seas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the initial discovery of the Antikythera shipwreck occur?

In 1800

In 2000

In 2017

In 1900

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event caused the ship to sink off the coast of Antikythera?

A tidal wave

A storm

A volcanic eruption

An earthquake

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the archaeologists find in 2017 that was part of a statue?

A metal arm

A metal disc

A gold coin

A wooden plank

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is believed to be the representation of the statue's arm found in the shipwreck?

A sea god

A mythical creature

A Greek thinker

A Roman soldier

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What image is depicted on the metal disc found at the shipwreck?

A star

A lion

A bull

A ship

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unknown about the metal disc found at the shipwreck?

Its age

Its weight

Its purpose

Its material

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do archaeologists believe about the number of artifacts in the Antikythera area?

It has no significant artifacts

It has only modern artifacts

It has the largest number of shipwreck artifacts

It has the smallest number of artifacts

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the archaeologists continuing their exploration at Antikythera?

To find treasure

To build a museum

To create a tourist attraction

To understand more about the ship and its cargo