Geography
US Symbols
Exploration
1000
Draw a compass.
1000
Name this monument and why it's important.
White House -- the president lives there.
1000
Where did Explorers land?
North America:
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
2000
Which mountain is shown on the picture?
Appalachian Mountains
2000
What does it mean to be patriotic?
To love and be proud of your country.
2000
What is the name of the 1st European Settlement and where was it?
St. Agustine and it was in Florida.
3000
Describe the Great Plains. What do they look like? Why are they called that?
The land is plain. There are no mountains or valleys. There is a lot of grass.
3000
How did we get the Statue of Liberty and where is it located?
France gave it to us for our 100th anniversary of independence. It is located in New York.
3000
What are the 4 reasons people explored?
- find gold
- spread religion
- get more land to become bigger
- Northwest Passage: finding a path to China to trade
4000
Give at least 4 examples of physical features in America.
- Rocky Mountains
- Appalachian Mountains
- Mississippi River
- Rio Grande
- Great Plains
- Coastal Lowlands
- Great Basin
4000
Where is this monument located?
North Dakota
4000
What was the Columbian Exchange? What are 5 things that were traded?
It was a trade between North America, Europe, and Africa.
- fruits
- veggies
- animals
- diseases
- slaves
5000
Name the 4 largest cities in America.
YOU MUST NAME ALL TO GET THE POINTS!
- New York City
- Chicago
- Houston
- Los Angeles
5000
Name the 4 presidents on Mount Rushmore.
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Abraham Lincoln
5000
Name the 4 places that explorers came from. What are all these places together called?
- Spain
- Portugal
- UK (England)
- France
They are called Europe.