VA Studies - 1st 3 Units Review

What region of Virginia is located just west of the Fall Line and has rolling hills?

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Piedmont

• Valley and Ridge

What natural border between the Coastal Plain and Piedmont prevents further travel on the river?

• Chesapeake Bay

• Eastern Shore Peninsula

• Fall Line

• James River

The four major rivers of Virginia all flow into the -

• Appalachian Mountains

• Chesapeake Bay

• Pacific Ocean

• Shenandoah River

Piedmont is a French word meaning -

• with rolling hills

• next to the water

• at the foot of the mountains

• mountains with many valleys

What water feature provided transportation links between Virginia and places, such as Europe, Africa, or the Caribbean?

• Chesapeake Bay

• James River

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which Virginia region is located between the Piedmont and Valley and Ridge regions?

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Appalachian Plateau

• Piedmont

What did Virginia's Indians use for clothing?

• Tree bark

• Leaves and vines

• Animal skins

• Cotton

Virginia's American Indians are referred to as -

• Forest Indians

• Pueblo Indians

• Tree Indians

• Eastern Woodland Indians

Which best describes the climate in Virginia?

• Mild with 4 seasons

• Harsh with 4 seasons

• Moderate with 2 seasons

• Mild with 2 seasons

What language was primarily spoken in the Piedmont region?

• Siouan

• Powhatan

• Algonquian

• Iroquoian