Freemasonry and the Oak Island Project

Freemasonry and the Oak Island Project

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript discusses the transfer of Gilbert Heden's work to Professor Hamilton, both Freemasons, to continue the search for the Knights Templar's lost treasure on Oak Island. It highlights the involvement of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was also a Freemason and had a keen interest in Oak Island. The collaboration between Heden, Hamilton, and Roosevelt is explored, suggesting a Freemason effort to recover the treasure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Gilbert Hon hand over his work to Professor Hamilton?

They were both Freemasons.

They were both interested in archaeology.

Hamilton was a renowned historian.

Hon was retiring from the project.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a possible reason for Gilbert Hon choosing Irwin Hamilton?

Hamilton's previous discoveries on Oak Island.

Hamilton's financial investment in the project.

Their shared Freemason background.

Hamilton's expertise in treasure hunting.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the prominent Freemason that Irwin Hamilton communicated with?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Franklin Delano Roosevelt play in the Oak Island project?

He provided legal advice.

He was a financial investor.

He was the lead archaeologist.

He was a silent partner.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Professor Hamilton and FDR maintain their friendship?

By dining together.

By attending Freemason meetings.

Through regular phone calls.

Through written correspondence.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the shared goal of Gilbert Hon, Irwin Hamilton, and FDR?

To write a book about Oak Island.

To recover the Knights Templar treasure.

To create a documentary about Freemasons.

To establish a museum on Oak Island.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Freemason connection in the Oak Island project?

It ensured media coverage.

It provided financial backing.

It influenced the choice of collaborators.

It led to the discovery of new artifacts.