Mr. Worldwide
Where are Oaxaca, San Bartolo, and Uxmal located?
Mexico
What was the destination for ancient Egyptians after death?
The afterlife, or the next world
artifact
an old item found in an excavation, believed to have importance in a past civilization
What is Hidden Water?
virtual water, or the amount of water used to create a product
European intellectuals believed the city of Troy was fictional.
The city of Troy was believed to be fictional (by European intellectuals).
Why was the Pyramid of Magicians at Uxmal a popular historical site?
It had rounded sides and had stories that it was built in only one night.
a writing system made up of a combination of pictures and sound symbols
hieroglyphs
What is the word for someone who studies the past by uncovering ancient sites and objects
archaeologist
What was one problem and one benefit in building the Itaipu Dam?
Farmers and families lost their homes, and electricity was created for two countries.
People wondered where the actual city was.
It was wondered where the actual city was (by people).
In A Presentation about the Korean Diet, what was the main focus of the seminar?
(Korean eating habits of 1969 compared to 1995)
Mi-Ran, the presenting student, stated more food groups were available, and the improvement in diet lead to the Korean population growing taller. She argued this more modern diet was healthier.
sarcophagus
large casket decorated and gilded, intended for a mummified corpse
Flow
What are some examples of extreme sports?
Rock climbing, parachuting, wind sailing, white-water rafting, spelunking, etc
Archaeologists discovered the site in the late 19th century.
The site was discovered in the late 19th century (by archaeologists).
For an American milkshake, there was a study. What was it focused on?
What was noteworthy about finding the tomb of King Tut?
He was very young when he died, and most records of him were erased, yet his tomb and sarcophagus depicted a great pharaoh of the time.
Describe what UNESCO categorizes its sites as.
Sites of major importance for archaeological, cultural, or historical reasons.
Why does meat require more water?
There is a high amount of water required to raise cattle/meat, including feed, drinking, and washing.
He bought coffee from Starbucks.
Coffee was bought was Starbucks.
There was an archaeological site discovered in Hanoi in 2002. What was it called, and what happened?
It was meant to be cleared for construction. Upon finding the site, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was protected. The government chose a new spot for its construction, and Thang Long became a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Who was the British archaeologist responsible for the excavation of King Tutankhamen's tomb?
Howard Carter and Lord Carnavon
precious
very valuable
Challenge question: How many gallons are required to create one burger? (Roughly)
634
Water was drunk by the camels after their walk.
The camels drank water after their walk.