Government
In the United States, we have a representative democratic government. The three levels of government we have are...
Federal, Local, and State
"In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue."
Name two reasons why many Europeans wanted to move to America.
religious freedom, the promise of land, starting over, adventure, to become rich
Name three types of dwellings that Native American's used.
wigwam, longhouse, wickiups, teepee, adobe, cliff dwellings etc.
Indentured Servants
The common good means...
The common good is when people think about what is best for everyone.
People who make maps are called...
Cartographers
The exchange of goods that began in 1492 between Spain and the Americas is called...
The Columbian Exchange.
This way of transportation for Native Americans would be equivalent to our modern day highways.
traveling by canoe on the river
This became known as Virginia's "Cash Crop."
Tobacco
"Those who do not work will not eat."
Who said this famous phrase?
John Smith when he became the new leader of Jamestown.
This special type of ship was "...smaller, lighter, and easier to navigate than older boats," states Studies Weekly.
Caravel
Who were the king and queen who funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to "India?"
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Explain what a petroglyph is.
A petroglyph is a carved symbol onto rock. The Natives used these to record history, cultural beliefs, etc.
The "Virginia Company" settled in Jamestown. When the salt water from the ocean mixed with the fresh water from the river and created a ________ unusable water supply.
Brackish
An agreement between two tribes is called a ________.
Treaty
Which country first landed in Canada and has a strong presence there even today?
France
Why did merchants in Europe lose control over trade in Asia?
The Ottoman empire had taken over their trade routes.
Name one way that the Native Americans and Europeans were similar.
they both established trade routes
they both had churches
they both had families
they both had government
Why did the colony of Jamestown almost fail? Provide two reasons
-the men were "gentlemen" and did not want to work
-men were off looking for gold instead of preparing for winter
-the tribes stopped trading with them in hopes they would return to their homes and leave their land
-Native American attacks
Pocahontas' father was the leader of over 15,000 Native Americans. What was his name?
Chief Powhatan
Define the word patron.
A patron pays someone to advance their empire through art, knowledge, exploration and more.
What were some of the goods that people wanted from Asia? Name at least 2.
silk, gold and spices
Although, Walt Disney makes it out to look like Pocahontas fell in love with John Smith, she actually married who?
John Rolfe
What are some of the theories of what happened to the lost people of Roanoke?
-they were abducted by aliens
-they were kidnapped or killed by a neighboring tribe
-they joined another tribe willingly