Knowledge assessment - Treasure Island Y2

1. What does a compass help you find?

• A. Distance

• B. North direction

• C. Elevation

• D. Scale

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an island?

• A. Surrounded by water

• B. Part of a larger landmass

• C. Can have beaches, forests, or mountains

• D. Can be tropical or temperate

3. Which tool can be used to explore the world from a bird’s-eye view?

• A. Microscope

• B. Bing Maps

• C. Google Earth

• D. Calculator

4. Why do maps include a key or legend?

• A. To explain map symbols

• B. To measure distances

• C. To show weather patterns

• D. To identify elevation

5. Which of the following is a human feature on a map?

• A. River

• B. Mountain

• C. School

• D. Forest

6. 6. Pirates needed maps for navigation because

• A. They liked drawing maps.
  
  
  

• B. They needed the newest maps to avoid dangers and find treasure.

• C. They wanted to create art.

• D. They didn’t use compasses.

7. What are some key historical events that took place on islands?

• A. Natural disaster like hurricane

• B. The invention of airplanes

• C. Environmental changes

• D. New technology

8. Why did pirates preserve food?

• A. To keep it fresh during long sea voyages

• B. To make their meals tastier

• C. To store food for trade

• D. To avoid scurvy

9. Why do pirates use treasure maps?

• A. To find buried treasure and navigate safely

• B. To show off their artistic skills

• C. To trade maps with others

• D. To write down their plans

What were some methods of food preservation used by pirates during their long sea voyages?

• Refrigeration and freezing
• Canning and bottling
• Fermentation and pickling
• Salting, canning, and drying were methods of food preservation used by pirates.