Ancient Native Americans of Missouri
Where is it believed that Native Americans came from?
Asia
What European country traded with the Osage
France
This was the first settlement to be established in Missouri
St. Genevive
He was the 3rd President of the USA, and he doubled the land size of the USA with the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson
When is the Early Missouri Quiz?
Tomorrow, December 7th!!!!!
How is it believed that Native Americans crossed the Pacific?
The Land Bridge Theory
The word Missouri translates into...
One large canoe, or two large canoes.
What are the French Highways?
The Missouri and the Mississippi Rivers
What nation owned the Louisiana Territories before Thomas Jefferson purchased it?
France
What does it mean to be a Nomad?
Someone who does not have a permanent home, instead they are constantly moving from place to place.
What was the Great Mississippian city called?
Cahokia
How did Osage kids learn about Osage customs?
Playing games and activities.
What was the Northwest Passage?
A belief that there was a quick and easy route to Asia.
Who was the Ruler of France during the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Besides the Land bridge Theory, what is another Theory on how Native Americans crossed the Pacific?
By boat, docking at small islands along the way until they eventually got to South America.
How many people AND what current Missouri City is Cahokia next too?
30,000
St. Louis
What were the French trading with Native Americans, (what did they want that they could not get back in Europe)?
Furs (that were only found in North America.)
How was the State of Louisiana named after?
King Louis XIV (14th)
This was the name of the expedition Lewis and Clark led.
Both the Mississippian and the Hopewell were mound builders. What is the difference between these two groups of mounds?
Mississippian mounds were pyramid-shaped with a flat top
Hopewell mounds were more oval, and/or cone-shaped.
What are the two Early Missourian Native American Tribes?
1. Hopewell
2. Mississippian
Name the four main Native American Tribes of the Missouri area
1. Missouri
2. Iowa
3. Osage
4. Sac and Fox
Who were the two French explorers and what were their professions?
Marquette was a priest
Jolliet was an explorer
How much did it cost the US to purchase the Louisana Territory?
AND
How many present-day States were included in the purchase?
$15 million
13 States make up the Louisiana Territories
Name all the present-day States that were included in the Louisiana Purchase
Lousiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana