Texas
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Who was one of the original people who traveled west?
Daniel Boone
Who was the king of England?
King George the 3rd
Where was ancient Egypt located?
In Egypt along the Nile River.
What is a compass rose?
A compass rose gives cardinal directions. They often are located in the corner of a map!
Who is considered the "Father of Texas"?
Stephen F. Austin
Who did Daniel Boone become friends with?
The Lenape tribe
Why were the colonists upset with King George?
They were upset because King George was taxing them.
What do ancient Egyptians call their rulers
Pharaohs
What are the cardinal directions?
North, South, East, and West
What is the state flower of Texas?
Blue Bonnet
What was the name of the only road through the mountains of Kentucky?
Wilderness Road
What was the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists dumped tea in the Boston harbor.
What is a cuneiform?
An ancient form of writing used by the Egyptian.
How many continents are there?
There are 7 continents.
What is the name of one of the famous landmarks of Texas?
The Alamo or San Jacinto
Who are Lewis and Clark?
Explorers
How many colonies were there?
13 colonies
What is a scribe?
A scribe is someone who write things down in ancient Egypt. Not everyone was able to write at this point in history.
How many oceans are there?
There are 4 oceans.
Who was the city of Houston named after?
Sam Houston
Who is Sacagawea?
She helped guide Lewis and Clark.
Who were the minutemen?
The colonists. They were ready to fight within a minute notice.
Who discovered King Tutankhamen's tomb?
Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon
What is the equator?
The center of the globe. The area around the equator is much hotter than other areas of the globe.