Mysteries of Oak Island Stones

Mysteries of Oak Island Stones

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Architecture

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores a cone-shaped granite boulder on Oak Island, part of a formation known as Nolan's Cross. Local stonemasons analyze the unusually smooth surface of the stone, suggesting it may have been transported over a long distance. This discovery adds a piece to the puzzle of Oak Island's mysteries, prompting discussions on how such large stones were maneuvered and the implications of these findings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated weight of the granite boulder discussed in the introduction?

Ten tons

Five tons

Fifteen tons

Two tons

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question regarding the stones' shape?

If they are made of marble

If they were painted

Whether they were found or manipulated

Whether they are naturally shaped

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual feature did the stonemasons find on the bottom boulder?

It was covered in moss

It was unusually smooth

It was cracked

It was hollow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might the smooth surface of the stone indicate?

It was exposed to high temperatures

It was polished by hand

It was submerged in water

It was transported over a long distance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy is used to describe the puzzle of Oak Island?

A 2000-piece puzzle with 1000 pieces missing

A 1000-piece puzzle with 500 pieces missing

A 100-piece puzzle with 50 pieces missing

A 500-piece puzzle with 1000 pieces missing