Exploring Pirate History and Artifacts

Exploring Pirate History and Artifacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Fun

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores an expedition led by Barry Clifford in Madagascar, investigating the link between the Knights Templar and 17th-century pirates. The team is based on Isle St. Marie, a known pirate haven. They discover a ladle from a shipwreck, which they believe could provide valuable historical insights. The artifact is potentially made of silver and is of museum quality, highlighting the significance of their findings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Barry Clifford and his team's expedition in Madagascar?

Exploring the connection between the Knights Templar and pirates

Studying the wildlife of Madagascar

Building a new museum

Mapping the island of Isle St. Marie

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Isle St. Marie known for in the 17th century?

A famous trading post

A royal residence

A pirate haven

A military base

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What artifact did the team discover from the Adventure Galley?

A cannon

A treasure chest

A ladle

A map

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the ladle considered an important find?

It is the only artifact found

It belonged to a famous pirate

It has potential historical markings

It is made of gold

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's reaction to finding artifacts from the shipwrecks?

Indifferent

Excited

Confused

Disappointed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the artifacts from the shipwrecks significant to museums?

They are the first of their kind

They are from a famous ship

They are museum-quality and historically significant

They are made of precious metals