Ancient Tools and Theories

Ancient Tools and Theories

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Architecture

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the ancient alien theory, suggesting extraterrestrials provided technological assistance to ancient civilizations. Chris Dunn, an engineering expert, has researched Egyptian construction tools, challenging the notion that they were simple. His discovery of a granite block with a deep cut at Abu Ruwash led him to theorize that ancient Egyptians used giant saws, a claim that faced resistance from mainstream archaeologists.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the ancient alien theory propose about extraterrestrials' role in ancient monuments?

They provided technological knowledge or tools.

They built the monuments themselves.

They had no involvement at all.

They destroyed ancient monuments.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Chris Dunn and what is his area of research?

A historian analyzing ancient cultures.

An engineering expert researching construction tools.

An archaeologist focused on ancient artifacts.

An Egyptologist studying ancient texts.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the traditional view taught by Egyptologists about ancient Egyptian tools?

They were borrowed from other cultures.

They were simple and basic.

They were highly advanced.

They were non-existent.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chris Dunn discover at Abu Ruwash that challenged the simple tools theory?

A new type of hieroglyph.

A granite block with a deep cut.

A hidden chamber.

An ancient manuscript.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Chris Dunn's conclusion about the method used to cut the granite block?

It was shaped by hand tools.

It was cut using a laser.

It was cut with a giant saw.

It was naturally formed.