Oak Island Treasure Hunt Insights

Oak Island Treasure Hunt Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses the collapse of the Money Pit on January 1st, 1966, due to flooding, leading to the departure of geologists turned treasure hunters. The challenges and mentality of those involved are explored, highlighting the difficulties in finding treasure. Paul Troutman's home movies provide insights into past discoveries on Oak Island, including a wooden structure with engraved numerals, emphasizing the loss of valuable information over time.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the collapse of the money pit on January 1st, 1966?

A landslide

A volcanic eruption

Flooding

An earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the geologists turned treasure hunters leave the island?

May 1966

January 1966

March 1966

April 1966

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the mentality of the treasure hunters?

To document their findings

To collaborate with locals

To find treasure at any cost

To preserve the island's history

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge for current explorers?

Lack of interest

Harsh weather conditions

Previous treasure hunters moving things

Lack of funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Rick and Marty meet to validate stories about Oak Island?

Paul Troutman

John Smith

Michael Johnson

David Brown

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Paul Troutman's father's home movies help with?

Disproving myths about Oak Island

Validating stories about Oak Island

Finding new treasure locations

Documenting the island's flora

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the wooden piece found?

It was made of gold

It had dovetails and numerals

It was covered in jewels

It was shaped like a key

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What questions were raised about the wooden piece?

Its color and texture

Its purpose and origin

Its weight and size

Its age and material

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the wooden piece potentially indicate?

A secret passage

A hidden map

A historical structure

A new treasure location