Indigenous Connections
General Location
How Its Used
Economic Activity
Physical Description
100
Name one Indigenous Nation whose territory overlapped with Appalachians
Mi’qmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Peskotomuhkati
100
The Appalachian Mountains are a vast mountain range in [what part of North America?].
The Appalachian Mountains are a vast mountain range in eastern North America.
100
What was the two types of food found in the Appalachians?
Meat and Preserved
100
What is the main source of income for the Appalachian Mountains?
Agriculture and the gathering of natural resources (eg. mining, lumbering) coexist with expanding industries like tourism and recreation.
(any answer that follows this description counts as a point)
100
What are the 3 main areas of the Appalachian Mountains
Northern Appalachia, Central Appalachia and Southern Appalachia
200
What was the Mi’qmaq known for?
Building boats, basketry, and elaborate quillwork
200
What province(s) do the Appalachian Mountains run through?
Newfoundland and Labrador
200
How did the Aboriginals know which plants was safe for medicine?
Experience/Testing
200
Do the Appalachian Mountains experience significant economic growth?
No.
Bonus points: The region's economy has been historically tied to natural resource extraction like lumber collection and coal mining, which have resulted in job growth but few long-term benefits for the local population.
200
what are these mountains called?
The Appalachian Mountains
300
Where is the Peskotomuhkati located?
Southwestern New Brunswick and Maine
300
The Appalachian Mountains form a natural barrier between _____ and ______.
The Appalachian Mountains form a natural barrier between the eastern coastal plain and the interior lowlands.
300
Why did they fish?
For protein
300
Name one of the main industries in that area
Forestry, Fishing, Mining, and Tourism
300
How far does the Appalachian Mountains stretch?
3 200 KM
400
True or False: Wolastoqiyik centers in Maine
False, It centers in St. John River
400
The Appalachian Mountain range extends through Canada and Alaska.
True or False?
False; The Appalachian Mountain range extends through Canada and the United States.
400
What are their homes made out of, and why were they made out of those things specifically?
They are made out of wood, bark, and animal hides, and for weather protection and warmth.
400
True or False: Faced Recent Growth in Renewable Energy Sourcing
True
400
Which direction is the Appalachian Mountains Located?
Eastern North America
500
How many districts does the Mi’kmaq have?
Seven
500
The location of the Appalachian Mountains technically includes Saint Pierre and Miquelon which runs off the coast of _______.
The location of the Appalachian Mountains technically includes Saint Pierre and Miquelon which runs off the coast of Newfoundland.
500
What were the animals they hunted, big and small?
The bigger animals were bears, deer, and other mammals.
The smaller animals were chickens, turkeys, and grouse.
500
What were the rivers mainly used for?
Transportation and Fishing
500
What is Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland particularly famous for?
It's famous for exposing part of the Earth’s mantle.