MinuteEarth - The Story of Our Planet

The video explores Earth's formation, early life, human migration, and the spread of agriculture. It highlights the rapid dissemination of ideas and technology, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and discusses modern connectivity's impact on global travel and information exchange. The video concludes by questioning how we understand Earth's history and what the future holds.

How long did it take for the oceans to form on early Earth?

• 3 to 4 billion years

• 1 to 2 billion years

• 100 to 200 million years

• 400 to 800 million years

What was one of the first uses of domesticated wheat?

• Bread

• Porridge

• Pasta

• Rice

Which two phenomena spread rapidly across Europe in less than 100 years during the Middle Ages?

• The Bubonic plague and the printing press

• The Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment

• The Renaissance and the Reformation

• The Crusades and the Black Death

How quickly did the mania for the Beatles and the hula hoop spread around the world in the 20th century?

• In a century

• In a decade

• In a year or two

• In a few months

What is the average time it takes for digital information to travel to you?

• A tenth of a second

• A second

• A minute

• An hour