Utah Studies Week 8

What was the main goal of Fathers Dominguez and Escalante's expedition in 1776?

• To find a safe way to travel to Monterey, California

• To build a new settlement

• To trade with the American Indians

• To map the entire United States

Who was the American Indian boy that joined the expedition?

• Joaquin

• Miguel

• Carlos

• Pedro

What did Father Escalante use to record all they did and saw during the expedition?

• A very complete journal

• A map

• A camera

• A sketchbook

What did the explorers do when they camped on the banks of the Green River?

• Let their tired animals graze and enjoy some much-needed rest

• Built a fort

• Held a meeting with local tribes

• Started farming

Match the following influences with their presence in Utah today:

• Widespread architectural style

• Spanish-influenced names of towns, counties, rivers, and lakes

• Mandatory language curriculum

• Spanish architecture is everywhere

• Official language status

• Spanish is taught in all schools

• Geographical names reflecting Spanish heritage

• Spanish language is the official language

(a)   were the first white men to explore Utah.

• Lewis and Clark
• Dominguez and Escalante
• Columbus and Magellan
• Smith and Wesson

What was the purpose of the Dominguez and Escalante expedition?

• To find gold

• To establish a new colony

• To find a route from Monterey, California, to Santa Fe, New Mexico

• To map the entire United States

What is the Old Spanish Trail?

• A path used by Native Americans

• A trade route from Santa Fe to Los Angeles

• A hiking trail in Utah

• A river in California

Sanpete County is known for (a)  

• Gold mining
• Turkey production
• Dairy farming
• Cotton plantations

What is a unique feature of the barn owl?

• It can swim

• It has excellent night vision

• It can mimic human speech

• It builds nests in trees