Ancient Shipwrecks of the Fourni Archipelago, Aegean Treasures

Ancient Shipwrecks of the Fourni Archipelago, Aegean Treasures

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Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the Aegean Sea near Greece's Fornai Archipelago, where scientists discovered 22 shipwrecks in a small area. These shipwrecks, some over 2500 years old, revealed incredible artifacts. Further exploration uncovered 23 more shipwrecks, highlighting the area's historical significance as a navigational channel with heavy ship traffic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Fornai Archipelago located?

Off the coast of Spain

In the Aegean Sea near Greece

Near the coast of Italy

In the Mediterranean Sea near Turkey

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many shipwrecks were initially discovered near the Fornai Archipelago?

15

45

30

22

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the age of some of the shipwrecks found?

They are over 1000 years old

They are over 2500 years old

They are from the 20th century

They are from the 18th century

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of artifacts were found on these ancient shipwrecks?

Gold coins

Cox and ceramics

Modern tools

Weapons

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the historical significance of the Fornai Archipelago area?

It was an important navigational channel

It was a major fishing area

It was a popular tourist destination

It was a military base