The Encounter
Freedom and Democracy
Geography
Indigenous of North America
100

Name one of the Current Countries where Columbus first landed

1. Dominican Republic 

2. Haiti

100

James Baldwin said: US history is more various, more ___________________, and more__________than anything anyone has ever said about it.

US history is longer, larger, more various, more beautiful, and more terrible than anything anyone has ever said about it.

100

What is the  continent?  

North America 

100

Name 2 types of fish or animals eaten by the cultures of the Plateau

 Salmon, trout, eels and other fish  deer, elk, bear, caribou and small game.

100

define encounter 

The meeting of two groups for the first time 

200

What are the names of the 3 ships Columbus took to North America? 

  • La Niña 
  • La Pinta
  • La Santa Maria
200

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence ? 

Thomas Jefferson 

200

Where would you find the Statue of Liberty?

New York City 

200

What was the name of the homes for the cultures of the Great Basin 

Wikiup 

200

Define assumptions 

Something that is accepted as true before one gathers any proof that it is so

300

In 1763, The British gave _________ to the Indigenous tribes 

 Blankets covered with disease 

300

Name the 4 freedoms by Norman Rockwell 

1. Freedom of Worship 

2. Freedom from want/need 

3. Freedom of Speech 

4. Freedom from Fear 

300

Name the latitude that runs through the centre of the Earth.

Equator 

300

How did the horse change the way of life for Indigenous people in the Great Plains? 

Many Plains people gave up permanent villages after they got horses. They stopped farming. They became more reliant on hunting buffalo by horseback.

300

define stereotype 

An often incorrect assumption made about all of the members of a particular group

400

Give one positive argument for the legacy of Columbus 

1. Start of Cultural Exchange

2. Exploration/ Adventure 

400
What is one Amendment in the Constitution? 

... 

400

Which country has the largest population in the world?

China 

400

How many federally recognized Indigenous Tribes are in  the United States today ? 

                  263    -   450   -  574 - 1203 


according to the annual list published by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs. 

574 

400

Give the class example of a stereotype about native americans/ indigenous people) 

* hint - its an assumption that we proved false 

It is a stereotype that there is only one Native American/ indigenous culture 

500

Who said" We shall take you and your wives and your children, and shall make slaves of them" 

-Pope Alexander VI, Head of the Catholic Church

500

When is the presidential election? 

Who are the is running ? 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris 

500

Which are the seven continents in the world from largest in area to smallest?

Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia

500

How many Indigenous (Native Americans) serve in the United States Congress? 

6

500

Name 4  of the 7 aspects of culture? 

Food             History        Language

Traditions / Holidays        Art/ Music/ Dance