Oklahoma Social Studies Weekly- Week 1

Oklahoma has a rich history because of ______________.

• the crops that grow here

• the state song

• the American Indians' and settlers'n cultures

• the oil that people found here

Why did settlers come to Oklahoma?

• It was unknown territory.

• It had open prairie land.

• It was going to become a state.

• It was close to Arkansas.

Who were the Sooners?

• People who settled in Oklahoma sooner than they had permission

• People who left Oklahoma sooner than they were supposed to

• people who went to Oklahoma and then moved back east as soon as they got there

• people who moved out of Oklahoma before others came

Which part of the Oklahoma flag connects the settlers and the American Indians?

• the olive branch because it was used by the Choctaw to surrender to Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War.

• the blue background because it represents the Choctaw flag from the Civil War

• Nothing on the flag connects the two groups.

• the gold crosses because these were symbols worn by the Choctaw in the Civil War

What does the shield represent for the Osage?

• the state of Oklahoma

• the Osage flag

• deer hide and eagle feathers

• the shield that would have been taken into battle

What color is the background of the Oklahoma flag?

• white

• green

• blue

• black

What do the stars on the seal represent?

• the constellations

• the American flag

• the number of U.S. states when Oklahoma joined

• the number of years Oklahoma has been a state

How does the Chickasaw seal honor the tribe as warriors?

• The warrior on the seal is in military uniform.

• The warrior on the seal is holding a bow and shield.

• The warrior on the seal is commanding soldiers.

• There is no depiction on the shield of this.

Explain the significance of oak to the Cherokee.

• Oak was a symbol of strength.

• Oak was not significant at all.

• Oak was the wood used to cook sacred feasts.

• Oak was the wood used to trade with the settlers.

What is something unique about Oklahoma City?

• Oil brings thieves to the city.

• Oil brings water to the city.

• It is the only capital city with an oil well.

• It is located in the middle of the state.