Identifying Historical Coins

Identifying Historical Coins

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video transcript describes the discovery of a large coin, initially mistaken for a colal coin, but later identified as a significant historical piece, possibly linked to John Wilkes Booth. The narrator expresses excitement and emotional turmoil upon realizing the coin's potential value and historical context, emphasizing its rarity and connection to the past.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial speculation about the type of coin discovered?

A gold coin

A small penny

A large scent

A silver dollar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature helped the narrator identify the coin as not being a colog coin?

The appearance of Lady Liberty

The color of the coin

The size of the coin

The weight of the coin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator initially think the coin could be related to?

A famous treasure

A rare artifact

A Booth coin

A pirate's loot

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator confirm the coin was a large scent?

By its size

By its back design

By its weight

By its color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's reaction upon confirming the coin's identity?

Calm and composed

Indifferent

Excited and overwhelmed

Disappointed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical figure is mentioned in relation to the coin's era?

Thomas Jefferson

John Wilkes Booth

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the coin considered priceless according to the narrator?

It is a rare mint

It is made of gold

It is in perfect condition

It could have historical significance