The imaginary line around the Earth of zero degrees latitude
What is the equator?
100
Its nickname is "Old Glory," and it has 13 stripes and 50 stars on it.
What is the U.S. flag?
100
This region had thin and rocky soil, which made it difficult to farm.
What are the New England colonies?
100
This group of people left England for religious freedom and settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Who are the Pilgrims?
100
The capital of Texas
What is Austin?
200
A pointer that shows the 4 directions on a map
What is a compass rose?
200
It is a symbol of international freedom and was created to celebrate the friendship between France and the United States during the American Revolution.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
200
Because farmers grew so much wheat, this region was known as the "breadbasket of the colonies."
What are the Middle Colonies?
200
In 1630, this group of people founded Massachusetts Bay Colony for religious reasons.
Who are the Puritans?
200
The abbreviation for this state is AR.
What is Arkansas?
300
It tells what each symbol on a map stands for.
What is a map key, or legend?
300
It symbolizes our loyalty to America. When people recite it, they usually put their right hands over their hearts.
What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
300
This region has the warmest climate and the longest growing season. It was the location of many plantations.
What are the Southern colonies?
300
William Penn started the colony of Pennsylvania for this religious group.
Who are the Quakers?
300
The abbreviation for Missouri
What is MO?
400
Another name for longitude lines
What is meridians?
400
In 1620, this ship brought the Pilgrims to America.
What is the Mayflower?
400
This colony became known as the "Lost Colony."
What is Roanoke?
400
Maryland was founded, or started, for this religious group.
Who are Catholics?
400
Columbia is the capital of this state.
What is South Carolina?
500
Another name for the 4 directions: north, east, south, and west
What are cardinal directions?
500
He is a symbol of American patriotism and is usually shown wearing a beard and tall hat decorated with stars and stripes.
Who is Uncle Sam?
500
In 1620, a group of people called Pilgrims started this colony for religious freedom.
What is Plymouth?
500
The Pilgrims were also known by this name because they wanted to separate from the Church of England.