Unit 1a
Which state would you find the lowest point in North America?
California
The Aluetian Islands begin in what state?
Alaska
What is the present day name of Cathay?
China
What was the northernmost point Verrazano reached on his journey?
Newfoundland
Which colony did the Duke of York split into New York and New Jersey?
New Netherland
In which region could an archeologist find relics from the Olmec Civilization?
southern Mexico
In what area did the Pueblo and Navajo settle?
Southwest
If you crossed Isthmus, what ocean would you find?
Pacific
What did John Smith name the region along the coast of the Atlantic?
New England
Which colony did Roger Williams found for people seeking religious freedom?
Rhode Island
Where was the earliest mound-building culture located?
Ohio River Valley
In which present-day state would you find Cahokia?
Illinois
What two countries signed the treaty of Tordesillas?
Spain and Portugal
Which river are Montreal and Quebec located?
St. Lawrence River
Which present day city was founded James Oglethorpe?
Savannah
What was the most likely reason the ancient Puebloans left what we call the Four Corners Area?
major drought
In which region did Native Americans play a game similar to lacrosse?
Eastern Woodlands
Which present day country did the Aztec Empire mostly cover?
Mexico
Which river valley did La Salle claim for France?
Mississippi River Valley
Why were there few tobacco plants in South Carolina?
Too hot and wet
In which area did Native groups hunt with Harpoons?
Northwest
The Algonquin People lived near what coast?
Atlantic
What did missionaries introduce to Native Americans during the Counter Reformation?
Catholicism
A river in present day New York is named after who?
Henry Hudson
Wat colonies would you have found more whale hunters?
Northern