NE Government
Native American
Geography
Agricultural
Misc.
100
What is the highest elected office in the state of Nebraska?
governor
100
What part of the buffalo was used for tepees?
hide
100
What state is south of Nebraska?
Kansas
100
What are the two main Nebraska crops?
corn and soy beans
100
What symbol shows the capital of Nebraska on a map?
star
200
What type of legislature does Nebraska have?
Unicameral
200
Which type of indian shelter did Native Americans live in when farming?
earth lodge
200
Which state borders Nebraska to the north?
South Dakota
200
Why is eastern Nebraska better for growing crops than western Nebraska?
There is more precipitation and richer soil.
200
What is George Norris famous for?
He was the founder of the unicameral.
300
What is the job of a state senator in Nebraska?
write bills
300
What was the result of the westward expansion on Native Americans?
It changed the Native American way of life.
300
What is the river that forms a natural border between Nebraska and Iowa?
Missouri
300
Why are cattle ranches found in the sandhills?
The cattle eat the long grasses.
300
What type of homes did pioneers most often build on the prairie?
sod houses
400
What is the responsibility of an adult voter?
Learn about the issues they will vote on.
400
What was the muscle of the buffalo used for?
bowstrings
400
Which part of Nebraska is the Sandhills located in?
central
400
What happens to the Nebraska economy (selling corn) when there is a drought?
The price of corn increases.
400
Who was the founder of Arbor Day?
James Sterling Morton
500
What can the governor do to block a bill from passing?
veto it
500
What was the result of treaties between Nebraska government officials and Native Americans?
reservations
500
Why was Chimney Rock important to early Nebraska people?
They knew their location based on where the rock was.
500
What is the effect of pollution on Nebraska crops?
The crops don't grow as well because the water is polluted.
500
Why was Nebraska a good place for pioneers to settle?
land was good for farming
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