What does nomadic mean? Why were the early Indians nomadic people?
What is to move from place to place. They were nomadic because of...answers will vary.)
100
What is the difference between a political and physical map?
Political Map: Shows capitals, cities, boundaries, and borders
Physical Map: Shows geographical features of the land
100
Which region is known for its peaks?
The Mountains region
100
Draw a timeline with the following events in chronological order.
Louisiana Purchase 1803 AD
The Fur Trade 1820's
Historic Indians (Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho) 1100 AD
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100
What year did the Louisiana Purchase happen in?
In the year 1803.
200
What is a legend used for?
It is used to identify the symbols on a map.
200
Where were the first maps discovered? What did they show?
What is on cave walls. They showed the prehistoric ways of life.
200
Which region was the region that supported the Indians nomadic lifestyle?
The High Plains.
200
What type of technology did the prehistoric Indians use to improve their way of life?
Atlatl, horse, farming tools, etc.
200
What did the Louisiana Purchase give to America?
It gave them 500 million acres. It doubled the size of the United States.
300
What is a translator? How did translators help on early explorer's expeditions?
What is someone who is able to speak and understand other languages. They helped to communicate with the Indians who lived in the land already.
300
What is the word used to describe the art of map-making? How has this changed how people live?
What is cartography. Cartography has helped people to travel farther and learn more about the world we live in.
300
Which region would John C. Fremont would have most likely been talking about when he said, "...it would be suitable for agricultural purposes?"
The High Plains.
300
Describe the relationship between the Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians.
They lived together. They shared ideas. They got along and worked together. They protected each other from the Ute Indians.
300
How did John C Fremont's report affect people's decision to settle here in Colorado?
It encouraged people to move to Colorado.
400
What does prehistoric mean?
It means before written record.
400
Compare and contrast the geography of the two regions: high plains and the western slope.
Answers will vary
400
Which region is characterized by mesas and canyons?
The Western Slope.
400
Describe the relationship between the Indians and the trappers during the Fur Trade.
They did not get along. They often fought and attacked each other. The Indians did not like the trappers because they felt as though the trappers did not respect nature.
400
Thomas Jefferson sent out explorers after the Louisiana Purchase. Why?
He wanted to learn about the land and how it could prove to be useful for people.