Geography
The First Americans
Eurpoean Exploration
The Colonies
Random Questions
100
Why different cultural regions formed in North America?
Groups adapted to the environments in which they settled.
100
Why did the first Americans migrate from Asia to the Americas?
In search of food. The first Americans are thought to have arrived through the Beringia following migration patterns of mammals.
100
What was the goal of the first European explorers?
To locate Asia
100
In 1626, this Dutchman purchased Manhattan Island from local Native Americans for $24
Who is Peter Minuit?
100
This theme song represents a show that was recently remade. What is that new show?
What is Wednesday?
200
Why did people in the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies adapt different ways of life?
Because of different geographies and resourcess
200
What was most important in determining the way of life of an American Indian group?
Food Sources/Geography. There was NO COSTCOS
200
How did Marco Polo encourage European exploration?
He wrote a book about his travels in Asia.
200
Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, and this other colony are collectively known as the Middle Colonies
What is New Jersey?
200
This Actor was the main star of Transformers from the years 2007-2011
Who is Shai Labeouf?
300
Jamestown is in this present-day state
What is Virginia?
300
What was the most important in order to ensure to the survival of the American Indians?
Their ability to use natural resources and adapt.
300
What was the main goal of the Spanish conquistadors who came to the Americas?
To conquer a large empire for Spain
300
What document is most similar to the Mayflower Compact? (Hint it was ratified in on June 7th 1778!)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY IF
You can give me the date of the Mayflower Compact, TIMELINE CARDS
The Constitution
Mayflower Compact November 11th, 1620
300
Who won the 2024 Superbowl?
Who are the Kansas City Chiefs?
400
How would you best describe the environment of the New England colonies?
harsh winters and rocky, hilly land
400
What was the main goal of the Spanish missionaries in regards to the American Indians?
to teach their religion to the American Indians
400
After leaving England for the Netherlands in 1608 to escape religious persecution, this Separatist group later made their way to North America in 1620 aboard the Mayflower and created Plymouth Colony
What are the Pilgrims?
400
This North American Colony was Englands first attempt, with Sir Walter Raleigh (they had multiple failures) at settling in North America after receiving a charter from the king.
What is Roanoke?
400
She got her start on Disney Channel, she has been on Broadway, and she opened up for Taylor Swift on Tour. Who is she?
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
500
The French established numerous settlements and trading posts, such as Quebec, all up and down this major river
What is Saint Lawrence River?
500
List 3 separate causes of colonization that lead to the effect of the decline of the American Indian Population
1. Heavy reliance on agriculture lead to the use of American Indian Labor as a staple to the Economy
2. Colonization brought unknown diseases that wiped out the population
3. Wars between European Nations, and wars that arose between the American Indians and the European Settlers also effected the decline of the American Indian population
500
____ took the place of American Indian workers
What is African American Slavery in North America?
500
Established on May 15, 1607, it would become the first permanent English settlement in North America
What is Jamestown?
500
What is the name of the Band AND Song?