10 Priceless Artifacts Destroyed By Idiots

The video discusses various instances of historical and cultural destruction, including the demolition of a Mayan pyramid in Belize, vandalism of a Monet painting, and the destruction of ancient sites by ISIS. It highlights the negligence and intentional acts that have led to the loss of significant artifacts and sites, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

What was the primary reason for the destruction of the North Mall pyramid in Belize?

• To develop a tourist attraction

• To create space for a new housing project

• To extract limestone for road construction

• To build a new shopping mall

Why did Andrew Shannon vandalize a Monet painting in 2012?

• To steal the painting

• To protest against art museums

• To express his displeasure with the government

• To gain media attention

What mistake did builders make with the ancient Celtic tomb in Spain?

• They thought it was a pile of construction debris

• They believed it was an old well

• They mistook it for a broken picnic table

• They assumed it was a natural rock formation

What was the consequence of Greenpeace's actions on the Nazca Lines?

• They were permanently damaged

• They were moved to a museum

• They were restored immediately

• They were protected by the government

What event caused damage to Chilean geoglyphs?

• A construction project

• The Dakar Rally

• A natural disaster

• A mining operation

What ideology drives ISIS to destroy historical artifacts?

• Economic gain

• Cultural preservation

• Secularism

• Wahhabi Salafist interpretation of Islam

What did ISIS do to the city of Nimrud?

• Preserved it as a heritage site

• Bulldozed and exploded ancient buildings

• Turned it into a tourist attraction

• Used it as a military base

What was the fate of the museum in Mosul under ISIS control?

• It was converted into a mosque

• It was smashed with sledgehammers

• It was used for educational purposes

• It was expanded and renovated

What was the primary motivation for ISIS's destruction of artifacts?

• To sell them for profit

• To align with their religious beliefs

• To make space for new developments

• To gain international recognition

What did ISIS do with artifacts that did not fit their worldview?

• Preserved them

• Donated them to museums

• Sold them on the black market

• Destroyed them