Oak Island Geological and Historical Insights

Oak Island Geological and Historical Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the discovery of ancient drilling tools on Oak Island, potentially dating back to the 15th century. It explores the geological differences between the eastern and western parts of the island, suggesting that ancient engineering might have connected two separate land masses. Theories propose that drilling and tunneling activities were conducted on the less explored western side. Historical search efforts by Fred Nolan and Dan Blankenship are also highlighted, indicating that activities extended beyond the money pit area.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of tools were discovered on Oak Island that could date back to the 15th century?

Swords

Coins

Hammers

Drilling swages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the blacksmith, what does the crude nature of the tools suggest?

They are from the 18th century

They are older

They are decorative items

They were made recently

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological feature distinguishes the eastern and western drumlins of Oak Island?

Eastern is limestone, western is slate

Both are made of slate

Eastern is slate, western is limestone

Both are made of limestone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Fred Nolan's belief about the formation of Oak Island?

It was formed by volcanic activity

It was a single island

It was naturally formed

It was two separate islands

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary material of the eastern drumlin on Oak Island?

Slate

Sandstone

Granite

Limestone

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might drilling and tunneling have been conducted on the western side of Oak Island?

For farming

To build houses

For ancient engineering purposes

To find water

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the drilling swage not being necessary on the eastern side of Oak Island?

It indicates possible activity on the western side

It suggests no activity on the eastern side

It means the tools were decorative

It shows the tools were used for farming

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