Return to Titanic
The Forgotten Treasure
Mysteries of the Ancient Past
Escaping to Freedom
Brave Butterflies
Seeking Freedom
100
Where was Titanic going to?
New York
100
What did the youngest son say?
"I want our treasure."
100
Who was the author of this reading?
Reyna Eisenstark
100
What happened in the US in 1865?
Slaves were freed.
100
Where did this story take place?
The Dominican Republic
100
When was the Constitution of the US made?
What does it explain?
1789.
It explains the powers of the US government.
200
Where did the Titanic leave from?
Southhampton, England
200
What kind of story was The Forgotten Treasure?
A folk tale!
200
Where was Howard Carter from?
England
200
Who was Amos Riley?
The owner of Josiah Henson and his family.
200
What was the name of the dictator in the story?
Rafael Trujillo
200
Name an example of freedom in the Bill of Rights
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
300
What year did Robert Ballard and his team discover the Titanic?
1985
300
Give some examples of what the hunter brought with him into the forest.
He brought his spear, bow, and his arrows.
300
Where was King Tut's tomb found?
in the Valley of the Kings
300
What is the opposite of the word, "daring"?
Daring means brave and dangerous.
The opposite is scared or safe.
300
"Protest" means...
To disagree
300
What was apartheid? Where was it?
It was a set of unfair laws in South Africa that separated black and white people.
400
What kind of reading was Return to Titanic?
a history article
400
How long and what did the hunter carve?
He carved for one year.
He made a beautiful carving of every animal, tree, and flower in the forest.
400
What do archaeologists do?
Give an example.
They study objects from the past to learn about the people who made or used those objects and left them behind when they died.
Archaeologists discovered King Tut's tomb.
400
How did slaves get from the American South to the North and Canada?
Give examples.
They travelled the Underground Railroad.
They travelled at night and slept during the day.
They used any transportation they could!
400
How did Ana feel when she overheard Mr. Garcia?
She was stunned! (shocked, surprised, worried)
400
The Bill of Rights contains the first ___ ______________ to the Constitution of the US.
Ten Amendments
500
What did the sailor say to raise the alarm?
ICEBERG AHEAD!
500
What did each son do over their father's body?
They each sang over it.
500
3 answers!
Name a place with a lot of water in Egypt!
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Red Sea
500
What was invented in 1793?
How did it affect slavery in the US?
Eli Whitney's cotton gin.
It increased the demand for slaves.
500
What was Las Mariposas?
The Butterflies
The code name for the three Mirabel sisters who opposed the dictator.
500
Give an example of a country where people moved for freedom.
England, 1600s - moved for religious freedom.
Germany, 1930s - moved away from cruel government.
Cuba, 1960s - government did not allow choices.
600
Give an example of why the Titanic was like a "floating palace".
It was the largest ship in the world.
It had a swimming pool, carved wood, and fancy golden lights.
It had many rich and famous passengers.
600
What was the name of the West African storytellers?
Griots!
600
Give some examples of the artifacts found in King Tut's tomb.
His mummy, jewels, statues, paintings, gold...
600
What was the meaning of the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd"?
It described the Big Dipper, a group of stars that showed runaway slaves which way was north.
600
Why did Alberto Perez (Papi) decide to get involved in politics instead of being safe?
He wanted his children to live in freedom in the future.
600
Describe a group in the US that fought for freedom.
Who were they? What did they do? Why?
Women fought for the right to vote in the 1920s. They wanted the same rights as men.
Black Americans fought for equal rights as white Americans. They wanted to vote, go to good schools, and enjoy the same things. They protested and helped changed laws.
700
Did Ballard take anything from the wreck of the Titanic? Explain what he did and didn't take.
He did take pictures.
He didn't take any items from the shipwreck.
700
What was the lesson at the end of this story?
"As long as a person is remembered and treasured by someone, he is not really lost."
700
How many years did Howard Carter search for King Tut's tomb?
1922 (discovered) - 1917 (began) = 5 years.
700
Check the map on page 356.
Were there more Free States or Slave States?
Explain your answer.
We can see 15 slave states and 17 free states on the map.
There were more free states.
700
Ana, Carlos, Mami, and Kiki all helped protect Alberto Perez (Papi).
What did each do?
Ana warned Mami that Mr. Garcia was coming.
Carlos wrapped Papi's notebook around his bat.
Mami helped Ana retape the bat.
Kiki hid the old tape.
700
Short answer:
What do you think is the most important kind of freedom? Why do you think so?
Answers will vary!