Atlantis Myth Interpretations Quiz

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The destruction of the Greek island of Santorini is believed to be the likely site of the original Atlantis.

True

HP Lovecraft was a key figure who found inspiration in the myth of Atlantis.

False

According to Ancient Apocalypse, the destruction that led to the downfall of Atlantis happened around 1630BC.

True

In Plato's time, the cataclysm that destroyed Atlantis was remembered more than 1,000 years later.

True

The destruction of Minoan civilization on Crete was caused by errant comets, according to some beliefs.

False

The destruction that led to the downfall of Atlantis is commonly believed to have happened around 12,000 years ago.

False

Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and HP Lovecraft are among the writers who have been inspired by the myth of Atlantis.

False

The destruction of the Minoan civilization on Crete was caused by volcanic eruptions from the island of Santorini.

True

Plato attributed the destruction of Atlantis to a civilisation he called Atlantis.

False

The destruction of the Greek island of Santorini is often blamed on errant comets according to the views presented by Hancock.

False

The Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse, presented by Graham Hancock, argues that Atlantis was destroyed by a giant comet crashing on Earth.

True

Archaeologists have warmly welcomed the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse for shedding light on the truth about the myth of Atlantis.

False

The current controversy surrounding the story of Atlantis revolves around its recent portrayal in a bestselling novel rather than a documentary.

False

Mainstream academics have been accused of having positive attitudes towards the claims made in the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse.

False

The popularity of the myth of Atlantis over time has raised the intriguing question of what essential attraction the tale holds.

True

Test your knowledge of the various interpretations of the myth of Atlantis, from its origins with Plato to modern depictions like the Netflix series Ancient Apocalypse presented by Graham Hancock.

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