Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Lost Continents

The video explores the influence of ancient Greece and Plato, focusing on his account of Atlantis. It discusses the discovery of Zealandia, a submerged continent, and examines legends of lost continents like Mu and Hy-Brasil. Edgar Cayce's vision of Atlantis near Cuba is analyzed, along with the mysterious Yonaguni Monument in Japan, suggesting possible ancient civilizations now underwater.

What was the primary reason for the downfall of Atlantis according to Plato?

• Natural disaster

• War with Greece

• Hubris and angering the gods

• Economic collapse

Which ancient philosopher is known for writing about Atlantis?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Homer

What is Zealandia?

• A mythical land in the Pacific

• A city in ancient Greece

• An eighth continent discovered under New Zealand

• A fictional island

Who was the first to write extensively about the lost continent of Mu?

• Plato

• Edgar Cayce

• James Churchward

• Francisco López de Gómara

According to Edgar Cayce, where was Atlantis located?

• Near the Mediterranean

• Off the coast of Cuba

• Underneath New Zealand

• In the Pacific Ocean

What is the Yonaguni Monument believed to be by some researchers?

• A natural rock formation

• A modern art installation

• A man-made structure from an ancient civilization

• A coral reef

What feature of the Yonaguni Monument suggests it might be man-made?

• Its resemblance to Easter Island statues

• The presence of carved roadways and terraces

• Its underwater position

• Its location near Japan

How old could the Yonaguni Monument be if it is man-made?

• 10,000 years

• 5,000 years

• 20,000 years

• 12,000 to 14,000 years

What is one theory about the purpose of the Yonaguni Monument?

• A stepped pyramid complex

• A natural habitat for marine life

• A religious temple

• A military fortress

What does the discovery of the Yonaguni Monument suggest about ancient civilizations?

• They had no advanced technology

• They might have existed much earlier than previously thought

• They were limited to land-based structures

• They were all located in Europe