CLEAN: Back in time at the Smithsonian

The video discusses an exhibition showcasing major milestones in human evolution, from walking upright to the development of art and language, and their relationship with environmental changes over six million years. It highlights the collaboration between the Smithsonian and a Parisian institution to display famous fossils in the U.S. for the first time. The exhibit emphasizes the cultural heritage of France and the importance of museum partnerships. It also touches on the subjective nature of some exhibit elements.

What are some of the major milestones in human evolutionary history mentioned in the video?

• Development of agriculture

• Discovery of fire

• Walking upright and brain expansion

• Invention of the wheel

What is unique about the fossil exhibition mentioned in the video?

• It is the first time these fossils are displayed outside of Europe.

• The fossils are replicas made of plastic.

• It is the first time these fossils are displayed in Asia.

• The exhibition is held in a virtual museum.

Why was it logical for the Paris institution to offer assistance for the exhibition?

• The museum in Paris was undergoing renovations.

• The museum in Paris was celebrating its anniversary.

• The museum in Paris was closed and the fossils were not being used.

• The museum in Paris wanted to expand its collection.

What aspect of the exhibit is described as monumental?

• The size of the museum

• The length of the exhibition

• The number of visitors

• The bronze statues and displays

What is considered subjective in the exhibit?

• The face morphing feature

• The audio guide narration

• The lighting of the displays

• The arrangement of the fossils