Exploring Ancient Flood Stories

Exploring Ancient Flood Stories

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the origins of flood myths, focusing on the Black Sea Deluge Theory, which suggests a rapid flood transformed the Black Sea from a freshwater lake to a sea. Archaeologists search for evidence of ancient civilizations that might have witnessed this event. The discovery of ancient gold in Varna and flood myths from around the world, including Peru, are examined. The impact of El Nino on the Chimu civilization is also discussed, highlighting the global nature of flood stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Black Sea Deluge theory?

A theory that suggests the Black Sea was once a desert.

A theory that proposes a massive flood turned the Black Sea from a freshwater lake into a sea.

A theory that suggests the Black Sea was created by a meteor impact.

A theory that claims the Black Sea was formed by volcanic activity.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant archaeological discovery was made in the port of Varna?

The oldest known human skeleton.

A prehistoric dinosaur fossil.

A collection of ancient Roman coins.

The oldest gold treasure on earth.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Varna gold?

It was a gift from the gods according to local legends.

It was used as currency in ancient times.

It is the largest gold deposit in the world.

It is evidence of a lost civilization that might have inspired flood legends.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ancient civilization is explored in Peru for its flood story?

The Inca civilization.

The Maya civilization.

The Chimu civilization.

The Aztec civilization.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What catastrophic event is believed to have affected the Chimu civilization?

A series of El Niño events.

A prolonged drought.

A volcanic eruption.

A massive earthquake.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence suggests the Chimu civilization experienced a flood?

Footprints in wet mud found with sacrificial remains.

Ancient texts describing a flood.

Artifacts found underwater.

Oral traditions passed down through generations.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the child sacrifices in the Chimu civilization?

To appease the gods and stop the rain.

To celebrate a successful harvest.

To mark the beginning of a new year.

To honor the deceased leaders.

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