Studies Weekly 11: Famous Cities

What city would be a great location for someone looking to find work in film?

• Miami

• San Diego

• Los Angeles

• Nashville

Gwendolyn Brooks spent a large part of her life reading and creating poetry. She was very passionate about her craft. What award did she earn through all her hard work and dedication on her poetry book "Annie Allen"?

• Nobel Prize

• Best Poem Prize

• Big Apple Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

Which city is identified on this state map? (Hint: It might have gotten its name from an onion plant!)

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Which city is identified on this state map? (Hint: It was named after a chief!)

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What is important about "The Island of Hope?"

• It is the Statue of Liberty's nickname. People new to America would climb the statue to see out the windows.

• It is a dream in the immigrants' minds.

• It is an important landmark because this is where the Statue of Liberty is located and where people had to pass through in order to be cleared into America. ("The Island of Hope" article)

• It is a place where immigrants would go to see if they qualify for a migration to the United States.

Where is the "Island of Hope" located?

• It is located in Seattle, Washington. ("Island of Hope" article)

• It is located in Miami, Florida. ("Island of Hope" article)

• It is located in Memphis, Tennessee. ("Island of Hope" article)

• The "Island of Hope" is the nickname for Ellis Island. It is located on the bay of New York. ("Island of Hope" article)

Which city is identified on this state map? (Hint: It is nicknamed "the Big Apple.")

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Which city is identified on this state map? (Hint: It got its name from the word "Myami" which means "big water.")

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What does this bird represent to the United States?

• flying

• independence

• freedom

• respect

Major cities are usually very culturally diverse. What does the city of Chicago do every year to celebrate their Irish population?

• Everyone speaks in an Irish accent all day.

• They dye the Chicago River green.

• Everyone must pay for all goods and services with Irish money.

• They dye the Chicago River purple.