American Indians
Christopher Columbus
The Pilgrims
The USA
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What were the northeastern tribes sometimes called?
The Woodland People
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Who paid for Columbus' voyage to North America?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
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What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims came to America on?
The Mayflower
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What day did the Americans decide to become free from England?
July 4, 1776
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What is the name of the room where Pueblo Indians held secret rituals?
A kiva
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What is the name of the round-shaped houses with a smoke hole on top?
Wigwams
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What was the name of Columbus' three ships?
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
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Why did the Pilgrims make this difficult journey to America?
They wanted to pray and worship in a way that was not allowed in England.
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What day do Americans celebrate every year on July 4th?
Independence Day
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What were pueblo houses made of?
Pueblos were made of clay, sandstone, and natural materials.
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Tribes that were based on the mother's side of the family were called what?
Matrilineal
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What year did Columbus sail to North America?
Columbus set sail in 1492.
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What did the Pilgrims name their new home?
They named their new home Plymouth.
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What does independent mean?
Free to make your own rules and choose your own leaders.
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What did Columbus call the native people he found in North America?
Indians
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Which homes allowed a breeze to blow through and were good for summer?
Chickees
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How long was Columbus at sea before he saw land?
More than a month.
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What was the name of the Indian tribe who helped the Pilgrims during their first winter in the New World?
The Wampanoag.
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What was did the Americans have to fight in order to be free from England?
The American Revolution
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How old is Kristina Teacher?
27
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Which animal was most important to the Plains People?
The Bison
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Where did Columbus think he had landed?
In the Indies.
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What was the name of the first big feast that the Pilgrims had with the Indians?
Thanksgiving
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What does "democracy" mean?
Rule of the people
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What city is Kristina Teacher from?
Boston, Massachusetts
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