Exploration of the Shipwreck and the Quest for Gold

Exploration of the Shipwreck and the Quest for Gold

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses a deep, dangerous shipwreck, emphasizing the need for divers to be aware of their surroundings. It describes the ship's structure, including its holds and the main deck house. The focus is on the discovery of a gold chamber between holds five and six, which contains US Gold Double Eagle coins valued at over $1 billion. The speaker reflects on past research errors and the determination to recover the treasure, highlighting the historical significance and the ongoing mission to resolve the challenge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the length of the shipwreck described in the video?

585 ft

785 ft

485 ft

685 ft

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many holds are mentioned in the ship's layout?

Seven

Six

Five

Eight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the initial excavation on the wrong side of hold number five conducted?

1986

1988

1987

1985

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the gold chamber also known as?

The Treasure Room

The Specii Room

The Vault

The Coin Chamber

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weekly earning of people at the time the US Gold Double Eagle coins were in circulation?

$7

$6

$5

$4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total estimated value of the 150,000 US Gold Double Eagle coins?

$750 million

$500 million

$1 billion

$1.5 billion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the team involved in the treasure recovery mission?

To recover the Republic's gold

To study marine life

To map the shipwreck

To explore the ocean floor

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the Republic pose to the team during their first attempt?

It was too small

It consumed them

It was too deep

It was too far

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Republic in the context of treasure ships?

It is the smallest treasure ship

It is the oldest treasure ship

It is the largest treasure ship

It is the newest treasure ship