Geography
Ancient Civilizations developed near these natural features because they provided fresh water and for transportation.
Rivers
The invention of this allowed ancient civilizations to record information, laws, and stories.
Writing
What do is the English word for a person who rules a kingdom?
King/Queen
What do we call the exchange of goods and services between people or civilizations?
Trade
This planet is named after the Roman God of War, and is nicknamed "The Red Planet"
Mars
Manitoba has extremely cold winters, name ONE way this influences how Manitobans live
winter clothing, heated homes, winter sports, transportation, etc.
Ancient Egyptians built these enormous triangular structures, often used as royal tombs.
Pyramids
What is the name of a system of government in which citizens have a role in choosing their leaders?
Democracy
Physical items purchased by people are called _______.
Goods
Which city did the original Winnipeg Jets move to in 1996?
Phoenix, Arizona
This is the term for the weather conditions in a civilization over a period of time
Climate
This ancient invention made transporting heavy objects much easier and remains essential to modern transportation.
The Wheel
This Mantioba Premier was the first Indigenous person to be elected as leader of a province.
Wab Kinew
This is the term for the shared values and behaviors that are generally considered acceptable and unacceptable in a society.
Social Norms
What is the name of the machine that cuts hay or straw and compresses it into tightly packed bundles?
Baler
These natural formations protect civilizations from invaders, but may make it difficult to contact others.
Mountains
What is the term for a person's overall understanding of the world, shaped by their beliefs, values, culture, and experiences?
Worldview
Name one candidate running for mayor of Morden.
Nancy Penner, Ernie Epp, Brenda Klassen
Morden and the surrounding Pembina Valley are home to a major agricultural industry. What important crop is grown in southern Manitoba and processed into cooking oil, animal feed, and even biofuel?
Canola
What is the scientific name for the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
Morden is located near the edge of a massive geographical feature left behind by a prehistoric lake that once covered much of southern Manitoba. What was the name of this ancient lake?
Lake Agassiz.
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans believed in many gods and goddesses. What is the term for believing in multiple gods?
Polytheism
Canada is an example of these two forms of government.
Monarchy and Democracy
Many communities in southern Manitoba, including Morden, Winkler, and Altona, have strong historical connections to a group of European settlers who arrived in Manitoba during the 1870s. What religious and cultural group were these settlers part of?
Mennonites
Which famous wall was built to divide a European city during the Cold War?
The Berlin Wall