History
What is History?
The study of the past that helps us develop knowledge and skills to participate in life.
What is Geography?
The study of the Earth, its natural features, and its people.
What is Federalism?
A system where powers are divided between the federal and state governments.
What is Culture?
The beliefs and lifestyle of a certain group.
What soda-pop brand was founded in Waco, Texas?
Dr. Pepper
Define "Era."
A period of time noted for its events and people.
Define Absolute Location.
A specific place on the map
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What is Diversity?
A variety of different ethnic groups and cultures.
What is the Capital of Texas?
Austin
What is a Decade?
A period of 10 years.
What is a region?
An area that shares common characteristics.
What is a producer?
Someone who creates and sells goods.
How does culture change?
Through migration and the merging of different groups' ideas and customs.
This family spy movie starring kids Carmen and Juni was filmed in Austin.
Spy Kids
What is Absolute Chronology?
A specific date in history.
What are Landforms?
Natural features of the Earth, such as mountains and valleys.
What are the four types of resources?
Land, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship.
What are customs?
Activities practiced regularly by a group, such as holidays and food.
What Texas team is known as "America's Team?"
Dallas Cowboys
What is a Primary Source?
An original record or object created during an event.
What is Human-Environment Interaction?
How the natural environment affects human life and how humans adapt to it.
What is Free-Enterprise?
An economic system where private individuals have the right to own businesses and make profits.
What is the role of technology in culture?
Technology changes the way people interact and experience the world around them.
This baseball team from Houston won the World Series in 2017 and 2022.
Astros