Map & Geography Skills
What does a compass rose show?
Direction (north, south, east, west)
What does "No taxation without representation" mean?
Colonists wanted a say in the laws that taxed them
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What was a serf's job?
To farm land on the manor
Who was Muhammad?
The founder and prophet of Islam
What is a map scale used for?
To measure real-world distance on a map
Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point?
It convinced France to help the Americans
What is federalism?
Power shared between national and state governments
200: Why was the Domesday Book important?
It recorded land and wealth for taxes; the first record keeping system like it
Name two of the Five Pillars of Islam.
prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, faith
Where do meridians of longitude meet?
At the North and South Poles
What was the Olive Branch Petition?
A final attempt at peace with King George III
What does "checks and balances" mean?
Each branch limits the others
What was "traded" in feudalism?
Land and loyalty
Why is Joan of Arc remembered?
She led the French army in the 100 years war and became a martyr and saint
What does elevation mean?
The height of land above sea level
What was the purpose of the Committees of Correspondence?
To help colonies share news and coordinate resistance
What is the main purpose of the Constitution?
To set up the government, to create the government's structure
Who was Mansa Musa?
The wealthy ruler of Mali who made a famous pilgrimage
What did Saint Benedict do?
He created rules that shaped monastic life, like living in community, working and praying
What is a parallel of latitude?
An imaginary line that runs east to west around Earth
Why was Valley Forge a major moment in the war?
It was where the army was trained and became more disciplined
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement on how states would be represented in Congress
What made Timbuktu important?
It was a center of trade and learning in Africa
How did Charlemagne influence Europe?
He united much of Western Europe, spread Christianity and promoted education