Historical Significance of 17th-Century Coins

Historical Significance of 17th-Century Coins

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video follows Rick and Marty Lagina, along with their team, as they explore Lot 16 on Oak Island. They aim to find evidence of historical activity before the discovery of the Money Pit in 1795. During their search, they uncover coins from the 1600s, including those minted under King Charles II. These findings suggest possible pirate activity on the island and raise questions about its historical significance. The team speculates on the implications of these discoveries, considering the coins' connection to other artifacts found on the island.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the team visiting Lot 16?

To build a new structure

To map the island

To discover evidence of historical activity

To find buried treasure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Lot 16 a significant area for exploration?

It is the highest point on the island

It is a known treasure site

It is a spoils pile from past excavations

It has a natural spring

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first significant find during the metal detecting?

A gold ring

A broken nail

A piece of pottery

A button or a coin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical figure was depicted on the discovered coin?

King Charles II

King George III

Queen Elizabeth I

Oliver Cromwell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Carolus' refer to on the coins?

A pirate's mark

A minting error

A Latin term for Charles

A type of metal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year is visible on one of the discovered coins?

1673

1650

1694

1795

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical context provided for the coins minted under King Charles II?

They were used for trade with Spain

They were minted to celebrate the restoration of the monarchy

They were part of a pirate's treasure

They were used exclusively in the colonies

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