Question 1

What is the primary function of the Antikythera Mechanism?

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to calculate astronomical positions

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to serve as a compass

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to measure weight

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to store food

Question 2

When was the Antikythera Mechanism believed to have been created?

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around 150-100 BC

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around 1000 AD

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around 500 BC

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around 300 AD

Question 3

What material was primarily used to make the Antikythera Mechanism?

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bronze

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wood

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gold

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stone

Question 4

Where was the Antikythera Mechanism discovered?

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in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece

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in an ancient temple

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in the ruins of a palace

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in a cave in Italy

Question 5

What type of device is the Antikythera Mechanism classified as?

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an ancient analog computer

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a navigational tool

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a digital clock

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a weather vane

Question 6

What astronomical phenomena could the Antikythera Mechanism predict?

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eclipses

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weather patterns

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tides

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earthquakes

Question 7

Which civilization is credited with creating the Antikythera Mechanism?

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the ancient Greeks

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the Egyptians

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the Romans

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the Phoenicians

Question 8

What is one of the main features of the Antikythera Mechanism's design?

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a complex gear system

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a digital screen

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a wooden frame

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a solar panel

Question 9

How was the Antikythera Mechanism powered?

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by turning a hand-crank

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by solar energy

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by water flow

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by wind power

Question 10

Which key feature helps to understand the movements of the moon in the Antikythera Mechanism?

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the lunar calendar

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the solar eclipse dial

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the zodiac wheel

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the star chart

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