Missing Cornerstone and Historical Artifacts

Missing Cornerstone and Historical Artifacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Architecture

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explores the mystery of the missing Cornerstone from the White House, which was originally engraved with George Washington's name. This Cornerstone is a significant part of American history, and its disappearance is a mystery that needs solving. The video calls on viewers to help recover this piece of lost history, as part of Brad Meltzer's 'Lost History' series.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the introduction in the video?

The daily operations of the White House

A missing historical artifact related to the White House

The history of American presidents

The architectural design of the White House

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was engraved on the plaque attached to the missing Cornerstone?

The date of the White House's construction

George Washington's name

The name of the architect

A quote from the Declaration of Independence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the missing Cornerstone considered significant?

It contained a time capsule

It was part of the foundation of the nation

It was a gift from a foreign nation

It was made of rare materials

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the new show mentioned in the video?

To explore modern architecture

To uncover lost historical artifacts

To showcase new technology in archaeology

To interview famous historians

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the public contribute to the show's mission?

By donating artifacts

By attending live events

By sharing historical documents

By helping to track down the missing Cornerstone