VOICED : Espama busca los restos de Cervantes

VOICED : Espama busca los restos de Cervantes

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the use of georadar technology in Spain to locate the remains of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quijote. Cervantes was buried in a church in Madrid, but the exact location remains unknown due to renovations. The georadar uses electromagnetic waves to detect changes in the ground, which could indicate a burial site. The search is expected to last several months and cost around 100,000 euros. Cervantes is celebrated as the father of the modern novel.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the georadar mentioned in the video?

To find hidden treasures in the church

To locate the remains of Miguel de Cervantes

To detect metal objects in the ground

To map the entire city of Madrid

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the exact location of Cervantes' burial site still unknown?

The church has been destroyed

The records of his burial were lost

Cervantes was never buried

The church has undergone several renovations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology is used to detect changes in the ground, such as a burial site?

Infrared scanning

Electromagnetic waves

Ultrasound waves

Magnetic resonance imaging

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of the search for Cervantes' remains?

50,000 euros

500,000 euros

100,000 euros

200,000 euros

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Miguel de Cervantes considered an important figure in literature?

He wrote the first Spanish dictionary

He was a famous poet

He is regarded as the father of the modern novel

He was a renowned playwright