Maps and Geography
This flat drawing or globe shows us where countries, oceans, and landforms are located.
What is a map?
This large green statue holding a torch in New York Harbor was a gift from France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
Scientists who dig into the ground to find old bones, tools, and ancient artifacts.
Who are archaeologists?
This giant iron tower located in Paris, France, is one of the most recognized landmarks in Europe.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
A period of time that lasts for 100 years.
What is a century?
The Earth is divided into seven massive land areas known as these.
What is continents?
Known as the "Father of Our Country," he was the very first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington?
Objects made or used by humans long ago—like clay pots, arrowheads, or coins—that help us learn about the past.
What are artifacts?
Located in Egypt, these huge triangular stone structures served as tombs for ancient kings.
What are the Pyramids?
A visual line that shows historical events in the exact order that they happened.
What is a timeline?
This imaginary horizontal line goes right around the middle of the Earth, dividing the northern and southern halves.
What is the equator?
This 16th U.S. President wore a tall top hat and led the nation during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
A story or account written by someone who was actually present at an event, such as a diary, photograph, or letter.
What is a primary source?
Built across northern China, this massive ancient stone wall stretches for thousands of miles.
What is the Great Wall of China?
A period of time that lasts for 10 years.
What is a decade?
This tool on a map shows cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West.
What is a compass rose?
Civil rights leader famous for delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
These giant, preserved bones of ancient reptiles are buried in rock layers all around the world.
What are dinosaur fossils?
This giant arena in Rome, Italy, was built nearly 2,000 years ago for gladiators to fight in
What is the Colosseum?
The abbreviation "B.C.E." on a timeline stands for this term.
What is Before Common Era?
The largest ocean on Earth, covering more space than all the land combined.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This famous scientist came up with the Theory of Relativity and is known for his wild gray hair.
Who is Albert Einstein?
Drawings created on cave walls thousands of years ago by early humans to depict animals and hunts.
What are cave paintings?
The official home and workplace of the President of the United States, located in Washington, D.C.
What is the White House?
The branch of social studies that studies human events, choices, and civilizations from the past.
What is history?