Copper Scroll Examination and Preservation

The video explores the Jordan Museum's Copper Scroll, the only Dead Sea Scroll made of metal. It details the discovery of the scroll, the challenges faced in unrolling it due to its brittleness, and the eventual solution devised by Professor Henry Wright Baker. The scroll was transported to England, where Baker used a circular saw and a modified dentist drill to safely open it, preserving its 23 sections.

What makes the Copper Scroll unique among the Dead Sea Scrolls?

• It is the largest scroll.

• It is the only scroll made of metal.

• It contains the most text.

• It was found in a different location.

What was the main concern of archaeologists upon discovering the Copper Scroll?

• It might be a fake.

• It could be stolen.

• It was too brittle to unroll.

• It was written in an unknown language.

How long did experts debate on how to safely unroll the Copper Scroll?

• 5 years

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 2 years

Who played a key role in persuading the Jordanian Department of Antiquities to make a decision about the Copper Scroll?

• A local archaeologist

• John Allegro

• A British historian

• Professor Henry Wright Baker

To which country was the Copper Scroll transported for further examination?

• France

• Germany

• England

• Italy

What was Professor Henry Wright Baker's main challenge with the Copper Scroll?

• Finding its origin

• Opening it without damage

• Preserving its color

• Translating the text

What tool did Professor Baker use to cut the Copper Scroll?

• A miniature circular saw

• A laser cutter

• A chemical solution

• A traditional knife

What was the risk associated with Professor Baker's method of cutting the scroll?

• It might change the color.

• It could erase the text.

• It might shatter the scroll.

• It could melt the metal.

How many sections was the Copper Scroll divided into after being cut?

• 15

• 30

• 23

• 20

What was the outcome of Professor Baker's method?

• The scroll was lost.

• The scroll was successfully divided into sections.

• The scroll was unreadable.

• The scroll was damaged.