Worcester
Landmarks
Landmarks
What is the name of the largest park in Worcester
Green Hill Park
What are the cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
true or false. The textbook is a primary source
false
What did Harvey Ball introduce?
The smiley face
How many counties does Massachusetts have?
What is the name of the second largest art museum in New England?
Worcester Art Museum
What does a compass rose have?
the cardinal directions
True
What was the name of the tribe that first settled in Worcester?
Nipmuc tribe
What is a county?
A division of a state or country for local government
What is the name of one of the oldest concert halls and one of the largest centers for arts outside Boston?
Mechanics Hall
What does a compass rose help you do?
True or false a speech is a primary source
true
What was Worcester originally called?
Quinsigamond
What are some ways to discover history?
Through people, places, objects, land, photos, oral stories, buried stories, etc.
Why are there hearts on some street signs in Worcester?
Because Worcester is at the center/heart of Massachusetts
Name 2 features a map has
Map legend
Map Scale
Title
Compass rose
What is a primary source?
a primary source was made, said, written, or used by people who were there when an event happened.
What is Worcester named after?
Worcester, England
What are some different forms of government?
Classrooms, schools, towns, cities, states
What is the name of the place that has one of the largest collections of early American history in the word?
The American Antiquarian Society
How do we use maps in our every day life?
Finding places when we don't know where we are going
What is a secondary source?
A secondary source is made later, after the event took place. Made by people who were not there art the time but have studied the event.
Who named the area Worcester?
Jonas Rice
What do local governments do?
Provide guidelines for people to follow