VOICED : Investigador de migracion ancestral cruzara el Pacifico en balsa

VOICED : Investigador de migracion ancestral cruzara el Pacifico en balsa

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the construction of a traditional Aymara boat using ancient techniques by artisans in Bolivia. Phil Buck, a biologist, plans to sail from Chile to Australia to demonstrate possible ancestral migration and honor indigenous culture. The Viracocha III raft, named after an Andean deity, is built with the best reeds from Lake Titicaca. The journey also aims to revive the legend of Viracocha. The crew faces psychological challenges as they must coexist on an 18-meter raft, relying on daily fishing. The expedition, starting on February 26, 2017, from Arica, will make five stops, using wind for propulsion and GPS for navigation, while documenting the journey.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary material used by the Aymara artisans to construct the boat?

Bamboo

Totora reeds

Palm leaves

Cedar wood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Phil Buck's main objective for his journey to Sydney?

To explore new fishing grounds

To demonstrate ancient migration between continents

To test the durability of the boat

To establish a new trade route

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Viracocha in the context of the journey?

A modern-day explorer

The captain of the Viracocha III

A legendary god of the Andean people

A famous Aymara artisan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main psychological challenge for the crew during the journey?

Navigating through storms

Maintaining harmony among diverse crew members

Finding enough food supplies

Dealing with technical failures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How will the Viracocha III be navigated during its journey?

Guided by the stars

Using a compass and maps

Powered by engines

Driven by wind and guided by GPS