Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries

Ancient Mysteries and Modern Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video explores various archaeological and geological mysteries, including a Peruvian skull with a metal implant, the Hemet Maze Stone in California, the sailing stones of Death Valley, and alleged human footprints alongside dinosaur tracks in Texas. Experts weigh in on the authenticity and possible explanations for these phenomena, ranging from ancient surgical practices to natural weather conditions and hoaxes.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the skull found in Peru?

It had a metal implant.

It was made entirely of metal.

It was shaped like a perfect sphere.

It was found in a museum in Oklahoma.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical practice is associated with elongated skulls?

Cranial deformation

Trepanation

Mummification

Tattooing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Hemet Maze Stone believed to be?

A modern art installation

A map of ancient cities

A petroglyph with no known solution

A natural rock formation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is responsible for the movement of the sailing stones?

Magnetic fields

Earthquakes

Strong winds and ice

Animal activity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What theory do some people use to explain the Paluxy River footprints?

Aliens created the footprints

Humans and dinosaurs coexisted

They are natural rock formations

They were made by ancient robots