Compass
Maps
European Exploration
Flag
13 Colonies
100
This drawing shows directions on a map.
compass rose
100
How many continents are there? Name them.
7 (Africa Antarctica Asia Australia Europe North America South America)
100
In what year did Christopher Columbus sail the ocean blue?
1492
100
What do the stripes on the flag represent? What do the stars represent?
The 13 original colonies. The 50 states
100
Name the middle colonies
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
200
What are the four cardinal and intermediate directions?
north, east, south, west. northeast, southwest, southeast, northwest
200
These imaginary lines run north and south on a globe.
lines of longitude
200
Why did the European's explore during the 15th-17th century?
Europe wanted to know the rest of the world and wanted to find new routes to Asia for spices and riches
200
When can a flag be flown at night?
When a light is shining on the flag.
200
A large number of these were forced to work on the plantations for no pay.
Slaves
300
If you are facing north, this direction is to your left.
west
300
These imaginary lines run east and west on a globe.
lines of latitude
300
Who gave Sir Francis Drake money for his voyage?
Queen Elisabeth
300
What does it mean when a flag is flown upside down?
Someone is in DANGER!!!
300
What is the triangular trade? Name some of the trades.
A trade between America, Europe and Africa. ( lumber, cotton, shirts, furniture, raw material, guns, beer, gold, iron, slaves).
400
Name something that's in the northeastern part of the class.
Ms. V.'s desk, window, shelves.
400
What continent would you find at 60N, 100E
Asia
400
What is an immigrant?
a person who comes to live in another country.
400
What do the colors of the flag symbolize?
Red- bravery and blood of people who have their life for our country. White- the purity of our country. Blue- justice and courage (fairness)
400
Where were very large farms mainly located and why?
The Southern Colonies because they had the warmest climate and largest growing season
500
In what direction is North Carolina located?
South
500
What city would you find at 30N, 90W
New Orleans
500
Name one of the advances during the European Exploration.
Navigation, mapmaking, and shipbuilding.
500
When should the flag be flown at half staff?
When someone of respect has died.
500
What is the major industry in Massachusetts?
fishing, corn, lumbering, and shipbuilding
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