Artifact Discovery and Historical Analysis

Artifact Discovery and Historical Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video follows metal detection experts Gary Drayton and Jack Begley as they explore Lot 7 on Oak Island. They discover a musket ball and a potential coin, which are analyzed in a lab. The coin is found to be made of arsenical bronze, suggesting it predates the 16th century. This discovery could provide evidence supporting theories about historical visitors to the island, such as the Knights Templar.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Gary Drayton and Jack Begley on Lot 7?

To find new farming land

To discover artifacts and clues

To clear the area for construction

To build a new structure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical period does the discovered musket ball potentially belong to?

Early 1900s

Late 1500s to late 1800s

Medieval times

Ancient Roman era

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential connection between the musket ball and the ancient bunk hook?

Both could be related to protecting valuable cargo

Both were found in the same location

Both were used in farming

Both are made of the same material

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial thought about the rectangular metal object found by the team?

It was a piece of glass

It was a rock

It was a modern tool

It was a piece of wood

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the irregular shape of the metal object?

It indicates modern manufacturing

It suggests it was used as a tool

It resembles ancient coin shapes

It shows it was damaged

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology was used to analyze the mysterious metal object?

Ultrasound

Infrared spectroscopy

X-ray fluorescent spectrometer

Magnetic resonance imaging

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the high arsenic content in the metal object?

It gives the metal a shiny appearance

It makes the metal more flexible

It increases tensile strength and reduces flaking

It makes the metal more brittle

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?