Coin Discovery and Historical Significance

Coin Discovery and Historical Significance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Chemistry

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial demonstrates the process of cleaning a coin using mild citric acid to remove oxidation. After an hour and a half, the coin is examined, revealing a scroll and a date, 1652. This date is significant as it predates the discovery of potential buried treasure on Oak Island by over a century. The video explores whether the coin was left by treasure buriers or seekers.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What substance is used to clean the coin in the video?

Hydrochloric acid

Mild citric acid

Vinegar

Baking soda

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of cleaning the coin in the video?

To increase its value

To find out its date

To make it shiny

To prepare it for sale

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the coin left in the solution before checking the results?

30 minutes

1 hour

1 hour and a half

2 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is discovered on the coin after cleaning?

A map

A signature

A scroll and a date

A treasure chest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the date found on the coin?

1852

1752

1552

1652

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical significance of the date 1652?

It marks the founding of Oak Island.

It is more than 100 years before evidence of treasure was found on Oak Island.

It is the year the coin was minted in America.

It is the year the treasure was buried.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential connection of the coin to Oak Island?

It was used as currency on the island.

It might have been left by treasure buriers or seekers.

It was found in a shipwreck near the island.

It was part of a pirate's loot.