Firsts
Definitions
Explorers
America
Rules
100

Who were the first people to set foot in America, EVER.

Paleo Indians.

100

This is the definition of what?

"Movement of people from one place to another."

Migration

100

Which explorer discovered that Africa does not extend to the end of the world? (Spelled right)

Bartolomeu Dias

100

What is the name of the large bay of water in North America (Canada)

The Hudson Bay

100
At the start of every class, what do I want my students to do?

Sit in their seats and be ready to listen.

200

Who were the first "Americans," and who were they descendants from?

Native Americans that were descendants of the Paleo Indians.

200

This is the definition of what?

"Everything around us, climate, nature, physical geography."

The Environment

200

Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the world? (Spelled right)

Ferdinand Magellan

200

Which explorer is America named after? (Must be spelled right)

Amerigo Vespucci 

200

Who should be opening the classroom door other than Mr. Abney?

Nobody!

Unless it's other teachers and they have a key to get in.

300

Who was the first explorer to reach Asia from Europe by sailing?

Vasco Da Gama

300

This is the definition of what?

"Shared beliefs, religion, language, music, etc."

Culture

300

Name the explorer that discovered the Pacific Ocean? (Spelled Right)

Vasco De Balboa

300
What was the first city founded in America?

New York City

300

What are some things we should not be doing in the classroom? (Name at least 2)

Standing on desks

Screaming/Yelling

Fighting/Wrestling/Hitting

Running

Talking when the teacher is trying to talk

400

Who was the first person after the Paleo Indians, Native Americans, and Meso Americans to set foot in America?

Leif Erikson, or the Vikings

400

This is the definition of what?

"Viking boat that they used to cross the Atlantic Ocean."

Viking Longship
400

What islands did Christopher Columbus land on? (do not write "the bahamas")

Cuba and Hispaniola

400

Who was the European that started the slave trade between Europe, Africa, and the New World

Christopher Columbus

400

Explain how the drawing contest works.

Every day there is a theme

Students draw the theme 

Mr. Abney chooses at least 1 winner each day to receive candy.

500

Who were the first two European nations to create colonies in the Americas?

Bonus: Who were the next three European nations?

Spain and Portugal

Bonus: France, England, Netherlands (Dutch)

500

This is the definition of what?

"Portuguese boat that they used to cross the Atlantic to explore the new world."

Portuguese Caravel

500

What event created the requirement for exploration to begin?

Bonus: What were explorers originally trying to find?

The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans (gunpowder)

Bonus: A sea route to Asia

500

Why was America so important to the Europeans?

Untouched land and resources

Expansion means increases in power

500

What is the idea that Mr. Abney thinks is the foundation of a good classroom environment?

Respect.

Both from the teacher to the students

and from the students to the teacher