Cranial Modification Practices and Perceptions

Cranial Modification Practices and Perceptions

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video explores the discovery of elongated skulls in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to the 5th century A.D. These skulls, found on the Roman Empire's edge, are linked to a practice of cranial modification seen globally throughout history. Experts dismiss extraterrestrial theories, explaining that the skulls were deliberately shaped during infancy using bindings. This practice, considered beautiful and normal by those who performed it, had no adverse effects on development. The video questions the motivations behind this widespread cultural phenomenon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant archaeological discovery was made in a cemetery on the edge of the Roman Empire?

Ancient Roman coins

51 elongated skulls

Roman military artifacts

Ancient manuscripts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about elongated skulls?

They are made of a different material

They are a modern phenomenon

They are found only in Europe

They are a result of genetic abnormalities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the elongated shape of the skulls achieved?

By binding the skull during infancy

By using special helmets

Through genetic engineering

Through surgical procedures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cultural perception of elongated skulls among those who practiced cranial modification?

They were thought to bring bad luck

They were used as a form of punishment

They were seen as a deformity

They were considered a sign of beauty

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable aspect of cranial modification regarding child development?

It was a reversible process

It was only performed on adults

It had no significant adverse effects

It caused severe developmental issues

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the widespread practice of skull shaping raise?

What materials did they use for binding?

What connects these distant societies?

Why did societies stop this practice?

How did they communicate with each other?

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