Montana Facts
What is the State Animal of Montana
The grizzly bear
What does Montana mean in Spanish?
Mountain!
True or False: Montana's Native Americans stayed in one place
False! They were nomadic (They moved around a lot)
Which city was famous for its' mining?
Butte Montana
Whats the name of the University in Missoula?
The University of Montana
What is the state bird of Montana?
The Western Meadowlark
What is Montana's Capitol?
Helena!
What animal was the most important to the First Nation peoples (native americans) of Montana?
The bison! Will accept Buffalo
What metals were mined from Montana?
Which team is the rivals of the Grizzlies?
The Bobcats! (Bozeman/Montana State University)
What is the State Flower of Montana?
The Bitterroot
How many Tajikistans fit into Montana?
3
What were the houses called that Native Americans lived in?
Teepees
How many people currently live in Montana?
About 1 million
Name both national parks of Montana
Glacier and Yellowstone
What is the State motto?
Oro y Plata (gold and silver)
What are the three major rivers of Montana? (name at least 2)
Yellowstone, Milk and Missouri.
What is the name of a large gathering/party of Native Americans for a celebration?
A pow-wow
How many cows live in Montana?
About 2 million
A super volcano!!
What year and month did Montana become a state?
November, 1889
How many square miles is Montana?
147,000 (will accept 150,000)
Name 3 of the first nation tribes in Montana
Major Tribes: Blackfeet (Niitsitapi), Crow (Apsáalooke), Salish, Kootenai, Cheyenne, Assiniboine, and Gros Ventre.
What was Butte Montana called in the past because of it's Copper mining?
What is the name of Yellowstone's most famous geyser?
Old Faithful