Oak Island Artifacts and Discoveries

Oak Island Artifacts and Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores the discovery of a gold coin on Oak Island, which leads to a detailed examination of its markings. The artifact is debated to be a button, possibly linked to British military activity in the 18th century. The team connects this find to other artifacts, suggesting a historical narrative involving military engineering of the money pit. Theories are discussed about the disciplined group responsible for the pit's creation, emphasizing the significance of the button if it predates the pit's discovery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial discovery that sparked interest in Oak Island?

A silver necklace

A pirate map

A gold coin

A wooden chest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team initially think the discovered item might be?

A fragment of pottery

A button or a coin

A piece of jewelry

A piece of cloth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature led the team to consider the item might be a button?

Its size

A dimple in the body

Its weight

Its color

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What era is the gold-plated button speculated to be from?

16th century

17th century

18th century

19th century

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What other artifacts were found on the island that suggest historical activity?

French paintings

Spanish swords

British coins and buttons

Ancient pottery

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the former owner of the area where artifacts were found?

An American slave named Samuel Ball

A French explorer

A British officer

A Spanish merchant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the team believe about the construction of the Money Pit?

It was built by pirates

It was a natural formation

It was engineered by a disciplined group

It was a random occurrence

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