Black History
Area
Mysteries
China
China Continued
100
What was the Underground Railroad?
A) A group of people that helped slaves escape
B) A train that took slaves to safe places
A
100
Length is 3 and the width is 6. What is the area?
3 x 6 = 18
100
What are the people called that solve mysteries?
detectives, crime solvers, sleuths, etc.
100
What is the capital of China?
Beijing
100
Chinese New Year is also called this...
Lunar New Year
200
What happened after Harriet Tubman escaped slavery?
She help other slaves escape and get to the North.
200
Length is 9 in. and the width is 7 in. What is the area?
9 x 7 = 63 in.
200
Time to interview one of these someone who saw or heard what happened; one in court testifies under oath
witness
200
What animal is said to bring good luck and fortune on Chinese New Year?
The Dragon
200
Name a tradition that families have on Chinese/Lunar New Year.
cleaning, gifts, eating, family
300
How long has slavery existed?
Since the dawn of civilization.
300
What is the area of the shaded region?
Watch as your teacher draws two rectangles. Find the area
answers vary
300
Someone the police want to talk to is a person of interest; someone accused of the crime is this word
suspect
300
China is located on this continent...
Asia
300
Why was The Great Wall of China built?
To protect them from enemies like the Mongols.
400
What was the Middle Passage during slavery?
The journey across the Atlantic Ocean
400
What is the area of the shaded region?
Watch as your teacher draws two rectangles. Find the area
answers vary
400
The reason or excuse why someone could have committed the crime/mystery.
motive
400
China is known for this national animal...
the giant panda
400
What is the official name of China?
The People's Republic of China
500
How long did slavery last in America?
Over 200 years. 246 years.
500
Watch as your teacher draws a complex figure. Find the area for the shape.
500
something, especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting
red herring
500
A palace for past emperors in Beijing that has over 9,000 rooms and is now a museum.
The Forbidden City
500
Name one invention created in China
paper, compass, fireworks, etc