Treasure Estimation and Measurement Misinterpretations

In June 1956, the Copper Scroll's contents were revealed, sparking global excitement with its mention of 60 treasure locations. Initially, scholars doubted the map's credibility due to the vast treasure amounts, suggesting it held 25% of the world's gold. The treasure was thought to be measured in talents, equating to 100 tons and valued at $3 billion today. However, a re-examination showed the symbol for talent was similar to a much lighter unit, Karsch, reducing the treasure's value to several million dollars, making it more plausible.

What was the global reaction to the revelation of the Copper Scroll's contents in 1956?

• Confusion

• Disappointment

• Excitement

• Indifference

Why did scholars initially doubt the treasure map's credibility?

• The scroll was damaged

• The treasure quantities seemed too vast

• The language was undecipherable

• The locations were too vague

What was the initial assumption about the unit of measurement for the treasure?

• Talents

• Kilograms

• Ounces

• Pounds

How much was the treasure initially estimated to weigh?

• 100 tons

• 200 tons

• 50 tons

• 150 tons

What was the estimated value of the treasure based on the initial measurement?

• Three billion dollars

• Two billion dollars

• Four billion dollars

• One billion dollars

What did scholars discover upon re-examining the text?

• A new treasure location

• A different language

• A misinterpretation of the measurement unit

• A hidden message

What was the correct unit of measurement that was confused with a talent?

• Kilogram

• Karsch

• Pound

• Ounce

How did the re-evaluation affect the estimated value of the treasure?

• Decreased it

• Made it incalculable

• Increased it

• Left it unchanged

What was the new estimated value of the treasure after the re-evaluation?

• Several thousand dollars

• Several million dollars

• Several hundred dollars

• Several billion dollars