History is very cut-and-dry. There is no room for interpretation or multiple points of view.
False. There are always many different views and way of thinking about history. This makes it very different from other subjects, like science or math.
100
Ponce de Leon explored what region?
What is Florida?
100
True or False: Quebec City is very much the same today as it was when it was first established.
False: the city has grown and changed very much.
100
Explain "representative government."
Voters elect people to represent them in government and work on their behalf.
100
Pocahontas saved the life of ___.
Who is John Smith?
200
Iroquois women contributed by growing crops, such as corn.
True.
200
How might the arrival of Europeans affect life for Native Americans living in that region?
They face losing their religion, land, language, lives.
200
Which present day city is in the same place as that Champlain built?
What is Quebec City, Quebec?
200
In what state is Jamestown located?
What is Virginia?
200
A large group of ships.
What is a fleet?
300
"Consider advantages and disadvantages" is one of the steps for problem solving.
True.
300
This leader built the first permanent European settlement in North America.
Who is Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles?
300
Jacques Cartier explored what region?
What is Canada?
300
Christopher Newport brought 105 people to what location?
What is Jamestown?
300
This is a smaller map inside of a larger map.
What is a locator map?
400
The Portuguese explored both Canada and Florida.
False. The French explored both Canada and Florida.
400
Who first named Florida (La Florida, meaning land of flowers)?
Who is Ponce de Leon?
400
Why did Champlain choose to build a permanent settlement at Quebec City?
The river was good for trade and the location made it safe from attacks. Plus, it's beautiful!
400
Jamestown is located in the same place it was originally.
False, it is several miles from the original site.
400
Why did the first European explorers arrive in North America?
They were seeking their fortune.
500
Jacques Cartier left Canada and went back to France because his path to China was blocked by thick forests and dangerous Native Americans.
False. The path was blocked by rapids and waterfalls.
500
Name three explorers that explored North America for Spain.
Columbus, De Soto, Ponce de Leon.
500
European explored both Quebec, Canada and New York. How were these two places similar?
Both were already inhabited by Native Americans.
500
What is significant about Jamestown?
The meeting of the first representative committee took place in Jamestown.
500
Describe the purpose of a locator map.
To give you a big picture idea of where a location is. It shows how a place is connected to a larger area.