CLEAN: World's oldest human remains claimed in Israel

CLEAN: World's oldest human remains claimed in Israel

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Biology, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the dating of cave layers to around 400,000 years ago and the origins of early Homo sapiens, traditionally believed to be from Africa around 200,000 years ago. It challenges the established paradigm by suggesting that if Homo sapiens originated in Africa, it might have been at least 400,000 years ago. Alternatively, it explores the possibility of a non-African origin. The video also includes scenic remarks and miscellaneous comments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated age of the layers in the Cave of Silver?

800,000 years

600,000 years

200,000 years

400,000 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the earliest known origin of Homo sapiens according to the transcript?

Europe

Asia

Australia

Africa

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the transcript suggest about the timeline of Homo sapiens' origin if they are from Africa?

They originated 100,000 years ago

They originated 200,000 years ago

They originated 300,000 years ago

They originated 400,000 years ago

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alternative hypothesis about the origin of Homo sapiens mentioned in the transcript?

They developed in Australia

They developed in the discussed region

They originated in Asia

They originated in Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unrelated commentary is included in the third section?

Discussion about ancient tools

Commentary on the beauty of the area

Analysis of climate change

Debate on dietary habits