What sparked the debate about the mysterious skull found in Peru?

Ancient Skull Discoveries and Theories

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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The age of the skull
Its location of discovery
The metal implant inside it
Its elongated shape
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unusual about the genetic findings of the Peruvian skulls?
They have animal DNA
They have DNA similar to modern humans
They have no DNA
They have mitochondrial DNA with unknown mutations
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What modern practice is compared to the skull's metal implant?
Vaccination
Tattooing
Microchipping pets
Piercing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common theme in known archaeological hoaxes?
Lack of historical context
Involvement of multiple artifacts
Discovery in remote locations
Use of modern tools
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What evidence suggests the skull might be authentic?
Presence of modern tools
Similar skulls found worldwide
Radio carbon dating
Lack of historical records
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main argument against the skull being a hoax?
The complexity of hoaxing a human skull
The skull's location
The skull's age
The presence of similar skulls
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What practice is associated with the intentional shaping of skulls?
Trepanation
Cranial deformation
Mummification
Tattooing
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