Ancient Civilization Discoveries

Ancient Civilization Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Archaeology, Science, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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A shepherd discovers a peculiar stone in his field, leading to an archaeological investigation by German experts. The site, dating back 12,000 years, is the oldest known archaeological site, altering our understanding of ancient civilizations. It suggests advanced technology and culture existed at the end of the last Ice Age.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the shepherd initially think the stone might be part of?

An ancient ruin

A meteorite

A modern sculpture

A natural rock formation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the archaeologist that began the excavation of the site?

John Doe

Jane Smith

Clous SMI

CLA Schmidt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old was the site determined to be?

12,000 years

15,000 years

5,000 years

8,000 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the discovery of the site change in the field of archaeology?

The history of ancient trade routes

The understanding of ancient languages

The history of ancient technology and civilization

The timeline of the Roman Empire

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the site suggest about the culture that existed 11,000 years ago?

It was a small village

It was a high civilization

It was a hunter-gatherer society

It was a nomadic tribe