Archaeological Findings and Significance

Archaeological Findings and Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video follows a team of experts, including metal detection expert Gary Drayton and archaeologists, as they investigate a site near the eastern border of a swamp. They explore trenches and detect signals, leading to the discovery of a heavy artifact identified as a caster wheel. This discovery is linked to historical tunneling operations on Oak Island, raising questions about its origin. The team discusses the artifact's significance and its potential connection to previous findings, concluding with a focus on its historical context.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who joined the team to investigate the stone pathways and possible cellar feature?

A group of local residents

A team of scientists

A group of tourists

A team of geoscientists and archaeologists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the team's investigation near the swamp?

Planting new trees

Exploring the stone pathways and cellar feature

Building a new structure

Conducting a wildlife survey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of finding artifacts in the cellar feature?

It indicates the presence of a modern structure

It proves the existence of a treasure

It suggests there was a historical structure

It confirms the area was used for farming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gary Drayton and David Fernetti find in the trench?

A metal detector

A wooden box

A strong signal

A piece of pottery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the heavy object identified as?

A metal plate

A caster wheel

A piece of jewelry

A stone tool

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential use of the caster wheel found?

For a modern vehicle

For a furniture piece

For a tunneling operation

For a decorative item

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What previous evidence might the caster wheel be connected to?

Old maps

Tunneling tools

Historical documents

Ancient pottery

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