Geography Basics
Seven
What tool helps you find direction on a map?
Compass (or compass rose)
Did Native Americans all live the same way?
No, they lived differently based on their environment
Native Americans lived before who arrived?
Europeans
What is migration?
Moving from one place to another
What ocean is on the West Coast?
Pacific Ocean
What is the purpose of a map scale?
Shows distance on a map
What is a tribe?
A group of people with shared culture and leadership
Which region used tipis?
Great Plains
How does geography affect culture?
It shapes how people live, eat, dress, and build homes
What is climate?
The usual weather of a place over a long time
What type of map shows land features?
Physical map
What did Native Americans use buffalo for?
Food, clothing, tools, and shelter
What is the Iroquois Confederacy?
A group of Native American nations that worked together
Why did different tribes build different homes?
Because of different climates and resources
What hemisphere is the U.S. in?
Northern Hemisphere (also Western Hemisphere is acceptable)
What is the Prime Meridian?
A line that divides Earth into East and West (0° longitude)
Why were rivers important?
Water, food, and transportation
What happened when Europeans arrived?
Conflict, disease, and land loss for Native Americans
Why did different tribes build different homes?
Because of different climates and resources
How does climate affect where people live?
People choose places with comfortable weather, water, and resources for survival
Why are maps important?
They help us find places, understand locations, and travel
How did Native Americans adapt to their environment?
They used local resources to build homes, find food, and survive
What was the Trail of Tears and why was it harmful?
Forced relocation of Native Americans that caused suffering and death
What can we learn from Native American use of resources?
To respect nature and use resources wisely