CLEAN : Rare Byzantine mosaic of city map restored in Israel

CLEAN : Rare Byzantine mosaic of city map restored in Israel

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Architecture, History, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the discovery of a church mosaic by Argonaut, highlighting its historical and artistic significance. It is the earliest and most elaborate mosaic of its type found in Israel, with previous examples located in Transjordan. The mosaic features intricate designs with small stones in 17 shades and colors, including glass mosaics. The transcript also includes some unrelated details.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant discovery did Argonaut make?

A new species of plant

An ancient manuscript

A mosaic belonging to a church

A lost city

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were other mosaics of this type found before the discovery in Israel?

Lebanon

Egypt

Syria

Transjordan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many shades and colors were used in the mosaic's stones?

17

10

15

20

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional material was used in the mosaic besides stones?

Wood

Metal

Glass

Clay

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following topics was mentioned but seems unrelated to the mosaic?

Church buildings

Glass mosaics

Open kik

Transjordan