Exploring the Backyard Discoveries

Exploring the Backyard Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Religious Studies, Architecture

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores a backyard discovery from the 1970s, where a previous owner found what seemed to be foundation stones of an ancient castle. Joan Harris, who bought the property in 1972, discovered an intricately constructed well and later uncovered the Herm Stone, which she believed could be a grave marker. The stone appeared to have a faint outline of a Christian cross, possibly linked to the Knights Templar. The video concludes with the use of sophisticated equipment to further investigate the site, hinting at a potentially significant discovery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a previous owner initially think she found while digging in the backyard?

A treasure chest

Foundation stones of an ancient castle

A hidden cave

An old map

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the only sign of prior habitation when Joan Harris bought the property?

A wooden cabin

An old well

A stone wall

A metal gate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Joan Harris name the stone she uncovered?

The Knight Stone

The Herm Stone

The Ancient Stone

The Cross Stone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Joan Harris speculate about the Herm Stone?

It was a natural formation

It was a part of a building

It was a grave marker

It was a piece of modern art

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol did Joan Harris believe was faintly outlined on the Herm Stone?

A star

A triangle

A circle

A cross

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of cross did Joan Harris think was on the Herm Stone?

A Roman cross

A Celtic cross

A Christian cross

A Greek cross

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical group did Joan Harris associate the cross with?

The Roman Empire

The Knights Templar

The Ancient Greeks

The Vikings