Archaeologists discover 400-year-old shipwreck

An ancient shipwreck was discovered off the coast of Kaskais, Portugal. The wreckage lies 12 meters underwater, spanning an area of 100 by 50 meters. Divers using geophysical survey equipment found the site. Artifacts such as peppercorns, Calvary shells, bronze cannons, and Chinese porcelain from the 16th and 17th centuries were recovered.

Where was the ancient shipwreck discovered?

• Off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal

• Near the Azores Islands

• Off the coast of Kaskais, Portugal

• In the Mediterranean Sea

What was the approximate size of the area covered by the shipwreck?

• 200 meters long and 100 meters wide

• 100 meters long and 50 meters wide

• 150 meters long and 75 meters wide

• 50 meters long and 25 meters wide

What technology did divers use to discover the shipwreck?

• Underwater drones

• Sonar equipment

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• Geophysical survey equipment

Which of the following was NOT found at the shipwreck site?

• Peppercorns

• Bronze cannons

• Gold coins

• Calvary shells

From which centuries did the Chinese porcelain found at the site date back to?

• 17th and 18th centuries

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 15th and 16th centuries

• 14th and 15th centuries