Flint Knapping and Arrowhead Making

Flint Knapping and Arrowhead Making

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages, History, Science, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Burl Keeter shares his background and interest in flint knapping, a traditional method of crafting tools from stone. He discusses the history and evolution of the practice, highlighting its origins and development across different cultures. Keeter explains the tools and techniques used in flint knapping, emphasizing safety measures. He also describes the types of materials used, such as chert and flint, and their sources. The video includes a practical demonstration of flint knapping techniques, showcasing the process of creating arrowheads and other tools.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary language spoken at Burl Keeter's first school?

French

Spanish

Cherokee

English

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the first flaking notice of arrowhead making occur?

Asia

Europe

Africa

Australia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hardest antlered animal horn used in flint knapping?

Caribou

Elk

Moose

White-tailed deer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary safety concern when working with flint?

It is heavy

It is expensive

It is rare

It is extremely sharp

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the closest thing to true flint found in America?

Georgetown flint

Evaculite

Cherokee boon

Peoria stone

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of heat treating rocks in flint knapping?

To make them flake better

To enhance their color

To make them heavier

To make them more valuable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'platform' in the context of flint knapping?

A tool used for striking

An angle from which to strike

A type of rock

A safety device

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