Flat or gently rolling land, perfect for growing crops.
What is "plain"
100
What type of map is very colorful and shows major cities, capitals, and state or country boundaries?
What is "political"
100
When people exchange goods or services for a different good or service, it is called what?
What is "trade"
100
A stable ___________ supply is necessary for any civilization to survive.
What is "food"
100
Which one of your teachers attended BOTH Metro State and Colorado University?
Who is "Mr. Nelson"
200
Area of land with many trees and other types of plants. Can be indigenous or tropical.
What is "forest"
200
What kind of map would you use to locate the tallest mountain peak in North America?
What is "physical map"
200
This is another word for farming, or the process of growing crops and raising animals to eat, sell, or trade.
What is "agriculture"
200
Once the Neolithic Revolution occurred, ancient Mesopotamians were able to build these because they weren't moving from place to place anymore.
What is "permanent shelters"
200
What book is the tattoo on Miss Levy's foot based on?
What is "Harry Potter"
300
Large body of fresh water that moves from higher ground to lower ground.
What is "river"
300
_________________ location uses coordinates to determine where a place is.
What is "absolute"
300
This word describes people who move from place to place in search of food and shelter.
What is "nomad"
300
This time period began in 8000 B.C.E. and is characterized by new developments in human civilization like agriculture and developing communities.
What is the "Neolithic Revolution"
300
What state did Mr. Osborne grow up in?
What is "Florida"
400
Areas of land at very high elevation.
What is "mountain"
400
There are ____________ continents in the world.
What is "seven"
400
Goods that help people make things and survive.
What are "resources"
400
The invention of these allowed early civilizations in the Fertile Crescent to bring water from the rivers to their villages and fields without having to carry it.
What is "irrigation ditches" or "irrigation"
400
Which teacher on the 6th grade team likes to surf, knows how to play Frisbee Golf, and lived in Africa last year?
Who is "Mr. Harris"
500
Land that is adjacent to water; can be sand beaches, rocks, or grass land.
What is "coast"
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
What do you wager?
List all of the continents in the world.
Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America
500
This area of land stretches between modern day Iran and Iraq.
What is the "Fertile Crescent"
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
What is your wager?
List the five characteristics that a civilization must have to survive and be SPECIFIC!
What are:
- a stable food supply
- permanent shelter
- community
- new jobs
- opportunities to trade
500
Which 6th grade teacher knows how to speak Spanish and build bridges?