The Mystery of Michigan Copper

The Mystery of Michigan Copper

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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Scott Wolter investigates the mystery of ancient Michigan copper mining, exploring the possibility of a connection to the Minoans. He examines the Newberry tablet and uses PIXE technology to analyze copper samples, aiming to prove that Bronze Age copper came from America. His findings could suggest that ancient miners, possibly the Minoans, sourced copper from the Great Lakes region, potentially altering historical understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Scott Wolter's main goal in his investigation?

To prove the existence of aliens

To discover new petroglyphs

To find gold in Michigan

To uncover the mystery of ancient Michigan copper mining

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Scott hope to find in the Michigan copper sample?

Traces of gold

Evidence of modern mining techniques

A new type of mineral

The same purity as a Bronze Age sample

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Scott meet to obtain a copper sample?

Dr. Benson

Jim 'Hoolie'

Connie Sweet

Judy Johnson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Newberry tablet according to Scott?

It is a modern forgery

It contains Minoan script

It is a map to hidden treasure

It is a religious artifact

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Scott find on the Newberry tablet during his examination?

A map of Michigan

A depiction of a Minoan ship

Minoan script characters

Hieroglyphics

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Scott conduct his analysis of the Newberry tablet?

In a laboratory

At a university

In a museum

In a private collection

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology does Scott use to analyze the copper sample?

Carbon dating

Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE)

Mass spectrometry

X-ray diffraction

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