Social Studies Ch.4 quiz

What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in the New World?

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Charleston

Which mountain range is in the Southeast?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes

What was the most important industry in the Southeast for most of the last few hundred years?

• Mining

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

Does the Southeast have more hurricanes or earthquakes?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Blizzards

What is a wetland with trees and large plants?

• Desert

• Swamp

• Prairie

• Tundra

Religion is very important to the Southeast. It is also termed the "Bible Belt." What does this refer to?

• A region known for its beaches

• A region known for its religious influence

• A region known for its technology

• A region known for its mountains

Sadly, the Southeast depended on slavery because of what industry?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Shipbuilding

What is the capital of the United States?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Washington, DC

• Chicago

What is the world's largest museum?

• The Louvre

• The British Museum

• The Smithsonian

• The Vatican Museums

Why do people visit Washington, DC?

• For skiing

• For peaceful protests

• For surfing

• For mountain climbing