Mapping
What is the purpose of a compass rose?
To show us the cardinal and secondary directions.
Name something we can learn about the North American indigenous communities from the artifacts we studied a few weeks ago.
Any of the following: they were creative, they revered nature, they used resources they had to create what they needed, they were talented artisans, they used animals for food and transportation, they celebrated often and had rich culture full of language, music, and ritual, etc.
What are 2 motives many European empires had in common when they expanded into North America?
2 of the following: more land, power, money, etc.
Which European country settled in what is now Quebec, Canada?
France
What is an artifact?
Anything that can teach us about the history of a time and place - an object that has been made or changed by humans.
What is the purpose of a legend or key?
To explain what symbols on the map mean.
What is important about the tribal names on the Tribal Nations map we looked at last week?
What was one outcome of all the European powers trying to settle in North America at the same time?
Any of the following: War, conflict, exploitation of resources, rivalry, damage to the land and indigenous communities, etc.
Which European country settled in what is now Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Spain
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?
A primary source comes directly from someone who lived in the time period it's from, a secondary source uses information from primary sources to teach us.
Name 3 different types of maps.
Name 3 of the following: Political, Physical, Climate, Resource, Road, Population, etc.
How did the indigenous communities living in North America feel about their land?
They believed it was their home but also that they had a responsibility to serve and protect it.
Name 1 of the 4 main empires we studied (France, England, Holland, Spain) that was primarily interested in spreading Catholicism (their main religion) across North America.
France or Spain (either accepted)
What European country settled in what is now called Jamestown, Virginia?
England or Great Britain
Is a journal a primary or secondary source?
Primary
Is it possible to make a perfectly accurate 2D map? Why or why not?
No, because it is impossible to make something 3D (like a globe or sphere) 2D without distorting it in some way.
Why was the Tribal Nations map created?
To honor and acknowledge all of the tribes that have lived in North America for centuries, and to help others learn as well (schools, etc.).
What does the term "the Crown" refer to?
The government of an empire that includes a king, queen, and other members of a monarchy.
What is one cultural element the French settlements were known for (food, architecture, language, etc.)?
Name 2 secondary sources.
Any of the following: articles, books, documentaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, etc.
What is one of the purposes of maps?
Accept any of the following: to show us where to go, to help with navigation, to show what land or areas look like, to show where resources are located, to help us plan for travel, etc.
How did a tribe's ecological region (the weather, climate, resources) impact the types of artifacts they created? Give a specific example.
They created items based on what they had and needed (i.e. a water jar for collecting rain in the desert, a hat for protection from rain in the northwest, a bridle for riding horses in the plains, etc.)
What does the title "Map of the English and French Possessions of North America" tell you about how European powers were feeling about North American land?
The idea of "possession" ties to ownership. They wanted to own and use the land for their own purposes, and believed it was theirs, even though Indigenous communities were there first.
What is one cultural element the Spanish settlements were known for (food, architecture, language, etc.)?
In the Spanish settlements, they spoke Spanish, were extremely Catholic, ate a variety of Spanish foods, and had a simpler architecture style made of the adobe mud found in the area they settled in.
What is an empire?
A large area of land and locations governed by one leader or ruling group.