What was the primary reason the manuscripts in Timbuktu were at risk?
TED: How I'm discovering the secrets of ancient texts | Gregory Heyworth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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They were destroyed by natural disasters.
They were set on fire by militants.
They were stolen by thieves.
They were lost due to poor cataloging.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What inspired the speaker to transition from a medieval scholar to a textual scientist?
A recommendation from a colleague.
A desire to travel the world.
The potential of technology to recover lost texts.
The discovery of a new manuscript.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main principle behind multispectral imaging?
It uses sound waves to detect hidden texts.
It captures images using multiple wavelengths of light.
It relies on chemical reactions to reveal texts.
It uses magnetic fields to uncover hidden writings.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the purpose of the Lazarus Project?
To digitize all ancient manuscripts.
To create replicas of ancient texts.
To provide multispectral imaging to researchers and institutions.
To translate ancient texts into modern languages.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the speaker mean by 'textual science'?
A technique for preserving digital texts.
A way to teach ancient languages.
A combination of literary scholarship and modern technology.
A new method of writing texts.
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