Historical Significance of Materials

Historical Significance of Materials

Assessment

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History, Arts, Science, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Alex Lagina and Jack Begley visit Joe Landry, an expert in medieval bookbinding, to examine materials they suspect are parchment and leather from a book. They also present a purple wood piece, which Landry identifies as similar to ancient inks used in important documents. The discussion highlights the historical significance of purple dye, reserved for royalty and church documents due to its costly production. The findings suggest potential evidence of important historical or religious documents, sparking further interest in the materials' origins.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are Alex Lagina and Jack Begley meeting at the Dawson print shop?

A scientist studying ancient dyes

A professor of modern art

A historian specializing in ancient Egypt

An expert in medieval bookbinding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of leather does Joe Landry mention as being very durable?

Chrome-tanned leather

Vegetable-tanned leather

Oil-tanned leather

Synthetic leather

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Joe Landry say about the durability of the leather he uses?

It is not very durable

It is guaranteed for 2,000 years

It lasts for 500 years

It lasts for 100 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the purple piece of wood presented by the team?

Egypt

Rome

China

Greece

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the color purple historically significant?

It was a symbol of peace

It was used in everyday clothing

It was reserved for royalty and important documents

It was easy to produce

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the color blue mentioned in the discussion?

It was used in everyday clothing

It was worth its weight in gold

It was used for painting

It was a common dye

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presence of purple wood and leather suggest?

They are part of a modern art project

They are unrelated to any historical significance

They could be evidence of important historical documents

The materials are modern replicas

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