Exploration and Discoveries

Exploration and Discoveries

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Fun

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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In this video, metal detection experts Gary Drayton and Marty Laguna discover a pocket knife and a musket decoration near the foundation of Samuel Ball's house. They discuss the potential historical value of these artifacts, particularly focusing on a patent plate found on the musket decoration. The video provides historical context about patent plates used on firearms in the 17th and 18th centuries. The experts date the artifacts to the Samuel Ball era, suggesting a connection to his wealth. The video concludes with plans for further exploration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the first significant discovery made by the team?

A badge

A coin

A musket decoration

A pocket knife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the pocket knife found?

Near a river

In a cave

Near the foundation of Samuel Ball's house

In a forest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material was the pocket knife made of?

Iron

Copper

Silver

Gold

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the team find after the pocket knife?

A musket decoration

A map

A coin

A piece of pottery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the musket decoration initially mistaken for?

A badge

A coin

A piece of jewelry

A button

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a patent plate?

A marker for firearm ownership

A type of coin

A piece of clothing

A decorative plate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which centuries were patent plates commonly used?

15th and 16th centuries

16th and 17th centuries

17th and 18th centuries

18th and 19th centuries

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