In the video, you and eight graduate students find yourselves in the heart of an ancient temple within The Lost City. As you examine inscriptions in the dark, two students accidentally disturb the altar, causing green smoke to appear and the temple to shake. You all run back to a room with five hallways. With less than an hour left, you must find the exit. You realize two students are cursed and might die, but you don't know which ones. To solve this, you can explore one path alone while the others split into groups of two and three. By comparing their reports, you can determine the true path and escape safely before the temple collapses.
Can you use math to escape the temple?
Vocabulary:
• Expedition (noun): A journey made for a specific purpose, especially exploration.
• Temple (noun): A building for religious worship, often associated with ancient civilizations.
• Inscription (noun): Words carved into something, usually stone, for a lasting record.
• Altar (noun): A table or flat surface used for religious rituals.
• Whisps (noun): Thin, delicate strands or pieces, in this case, referring to smoke.
• Sandglass (noun): An hourglass, a device used to measure time with sand flowing through it.
• Trail markings (noun): Signs or symbols used to mark a path.
• Curse (noun): A spell or enchantment meant to bring harm or misfortune.
• Possess (verb): To take control of someone’s body or mind, often used in supernatural contexts.
• Deception (noun): The act of deceiving or tricking someone.
• Harm (verb): To physically injure or damage.
• Communication (noun): The process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings.
• Split (verb): To divide into parts or groups.
• Trio (noun): A group of three people.
• Process of elimination (phrase): A method of solving a problem by removing all possible options except the correct one.
• Majority (noun): The greater number or part of something.
• Collapse (verb): To fall down or give way.
• Vapors (noun): Gaseous forms of substances, often visible as mist or smoke.
• Ordeal (noun): A difficult or painful experience.
• Deserve (verb): To be worthy of something because of one's actions.
Source: TED-Ed Animations