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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mexicans sailed to which large body of water?
(a) Black Sea.
(b) Sea of Japan.
(c) Sea of China.
(d) Mediterranean.

2. The governor stated that the sailors would not be permitted to reveal the _______ of their missions.
(a) Order.
(b) Treasures.
(c) Locations.
(d) Specifics.

3. King Solamona was known for having with the following?
(a) A good heart.
(b) An iron will.
(c) A keen sense of direction.
(d) A strong mind.

4. The ships were sent out every ____ years.
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

5. What was the alternative name for the Mexicans?
(a) Critias.
(b) Timaeus.
(c) Coya.
(d) Tyrambel.

6. Which of the following supposedly took its toll on Atlantis?
(a) Coya.
(b) The sea.
(c) Nature.
(d) Divine revenge.

7. It was believed that the Americans were a small and ____ people.
(a) Confused.
(b) Disorganized.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Methodical.

8. How many ships did Bensalem have at this time?
(a) 1000.
(b) 2000.
(c) 750.
(d) 1500.

9. According to the text, the laws made the government seem ignorant and ____.
(a) Hostile.
(b) Unfriendly.
(c) Sad.
(d) Foolish.

10. The work was presented in such a way that it was written in the native tongue for all but which group?
(a) Indians.
(b) Persians.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Hebrews.

11. It is written that the sailors were so grateful they felt as if they were among ____.
(a) Soulmates.
(b) Divinity.
(c) Angels.
(d) Brothers.

12. King Solamona believed that the land should be maintained for _____.
(a) Trade.
(b) Commerce.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Perpetuity.

13. Which of the following is not mentioned as being a group with large fleets?
(a) Palestinians.
(b) Indonesians.
(c) Phoenicians.
(d) Carthaginians.

14. Which of the following countries is not mentioned in the text?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Peru.
(d) Palestine.

15. What was the alternative name for the Peruvians?
(a) Timaeus.
(b) Coya.
(c) Tyrambel.
(d) Critias.

Short Answer Questions

1. The philosopher had dedicated this particular work to which other famous philosopher?

2. Which famous philosopher reported the prosperity of Atlantis?

3. What name is given to the person in this position?

4. The author of the letter also supposedly preached in which country?

5. The king sent ____ ship(s) out to the world to gain knowledge.

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