CLEAN : Stolen golden coffin makes its return from New York to Cairo

CLEAN : Stolen golden coffin makes its return from New York to Cairo

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a golden wooden coffin, highlighting its intricate details and historical significance from 150 to 50 BC. It also covers the ethical decision by the Metropolitan Museum to return the artifact to Egypt, emphasizing the importance of verifying official documentation before adding items to collections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the appearance of the golden wooden coffin?

It is a modern replica.

It is made entirely of gold.

It has a cartoonish look with detailed heroic instructions.

It is very large and realistic.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which time period was the coffin created?

Between 1000 and 500 BC

Between 50 BC and 50 AD

Between 500 and 100 BC

Between 150 and 50 BC

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old is the coffin approximately?

500 years

2000 years

3000 years

1000 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Metropolitan Museum take regarding the coffin?

They displayed it without verification.

They returned it to Egypt after verifying the papers.

They sold it to another museum.

They added it to their collection immediately.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Metropolitan Museum refuse to add the coffin to their collection initially?

They doubted its authenticity.

They had no space for it.

They were waiting for a better offer.

They planned to donate it elsewhere.