In this activity, students will examine the life and archaeological career of Heinrich Schliemann, exploring how his excavations at Hissarlik and Mycenae transformed understandings of the ancient world. They will also assess the controversy surrounding his methods, considering how his use of dynamite and his tendency to over-interpret his finds affected the credibility of his discoveries.

It has 12 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.