Oklahoma History Stuff #1
Which of the following caused the death of most Native Americans?
Wars with Europeans
Diseases introduced by Europeans
Wars with other Indian tribes
Hunting Accidents
Diseases introduced by Europeans
What are the lines on the globe that run north and south along the poles?
Prime meridian, equators, meridians or parallels?
Meridians
In 1803, the U.S. bought the Louisiana Purchase for $15 from which country?
France
After the Civil War, the preferred way to travel West was by
Pony express
Wagon train
Stage coach
Railroad
Railroad
Which of the following is NOT considered a fossil?
Bone, Muscles, Shells or Teeth
Muscles
Which 6 states touch Oklahoma borders?
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
a Cartographer is a ...
Spanish Conqueror
Deciphers secret code
a map maker
a french fur trapper
a person who is a map-maker
Beginning in 1848, the number of people crossing Indian Territory increased after discovery of
gold in California
It is believed that ancestors of the Native Americans came to North America as early as...
10,000, 25,000, 30,000 or 50,000 years ago
25,000 years ago.
The removal of most tribes to areas west of the Mississippi River were hampered by...
Disease, starvation, poor weather or all of these
Disease, starvation, poor weather -- all of these
Which of the following was NOT a major goal of early explorers?
Find wealth
Spread Christanity
become famous
explore the Indian culture
explore the Indian culture
Which tribe owned slaves?
Cherokee , Seminole, Chickasaw, or all of the above
All of the above
Many scientists believe that ancestors of the Native Americans came from...
Europe, South America, Africa or Asia
Asia
The intent of the Indian removal Act was to...
Negotiate to remove the Native Americans from SE US
Help Native Americans buy land east of the Mississippi River
Remove Native Americans to reservations in the eastern part of the US
Destroy the Native Americans way of life.
Negotiate to remove the Native Americans from Southeastern United States
The Oklahoma Panhandle
The police force of the Choctaw and Chickasaw were called the...
Dog Soldiers
Light Horsemen
Buffalo Soldiers
Warriors
Light Horsemen
Which of the following is least likely to happen in Oklahoma?
Floods, Droughts, Tornados or Hurricanes
Hurricanes
The President of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase was
Thomas Jefferson
In the Missouri Compromise, the line dividing the slave and free states was
the 37° parallel.
the 50° parallel.
the 36° 30’ parallel.
the 54° 40’ parallel.
the 36° 30’ parallel.
The term "Trail of Tears" is thought to have originated from which tribe?
Choctaw