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Mr. Mireles Trivia
100
What was the Northwest Passage and why did they search for it?
What is a water route through North America leading to Asia. They searched for it because they wanted to trade with Asia.
100
Where did the French explorer Jacques Cartier settle in North America?
Where is Quebec, Canada?
100
What is a charter?
What is an official document which granted special rights to the owner?
100
This person found the Hudson River.
Who is Henry Hudson?
100
What is the name of Mr. Mireles' wife?
Who is Joanne?
200
Who was the first explorer to find the island of Newfoundland?
Who is John Cabot?
200
Where was the first permanent French settlement in North America?
Where is Quebec?
200
What was the only clue to the Roanoke colony?
The word "CROATOAN" carved on the gatepost at the fort.
200
What is a voyageur?
What are hunters/trappers?
200
What is Mr. Mireles' favorite fast food restaurant?
What is In-N-Out?
300
Who discovered the east coast of North America and the mouth of the Hudson River (we named a bridge after him)?
Who is Verrazano?
300
Who was the person who founded the first French trading post and befriended Native Americans?
Who is Samuel de Champlain?
300
This leader told the famous story of how a young princess named ______________ saved his life.
Who is Pocahontas?
300
What were illegal hunters called?
What are coureurs de bois?
300
What is Mr. Mireles' favorite ride at Disneyland?
What is the Haunted Mansion?
400
What is a merchant company?
What is a group of merchants who shared the costs and profits of a trading voyage?
400
The French made their wealth in trading/selling what?
What are furs?
400
John Rolfe came and planted a new crop. What was the crop? DAILY DOUBLE!
What is tobacco?
400
What is a cash crop?
What is a crop raised to sell for profit?
400
What cartoon did Mr. Mireles love to watch in 5th/6th grade?
What is SpongeBob Squarepants?
500
Where is the Northwest Passage?
Through the Arctic Ocean up north of Hudson Bay.
500
What were the names of the two lakes that the French encountered while searching for the Northwest Passage?
What is Lake Superior and Lake Huron?
500
What was the first representative government set up by Europeans in the Americas?
What is the House of Burgesses?
500
What is an indentured servant?
A worker who signed a contract promising to pay back their travel expenses by working for the next 5-7 years.
500
What kind of car does Mr. Mireles drive?
What is a Hyundai Elantra?
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