Smoke Signals

What did the position of the smoke on a hill indicate for the Native Americans?

• The need for help

• The presence of danger

• The arrival of new people

• The time of day

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How far could the Ancient Chinese soldiers transmit a message using smoke signals?

• 500 kilometers

• 1000 kilometers

• 1500 kilometers

• 750 kilometers

Tags

CCSS.2.MD.A.2

What did the Aborigines of Australia use smoke signals for?

• To invite others for a meal

• To communicate with other tribes

• To indicate the presence of danger

• To signal the end of a journey

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the main purpose of smoke signals in general?

• To communicate news

• To signal danger

• To invite people to a certain place

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the significance of three quick puffs of smoke for the American Boy Scouts?

• To indicate the start of a race

• To signal the end of the day

• To indicate someone is in danger

• To invite others for a meal

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the smoke from the top of the hill indicate for the Native Americans?

• The arrival of new people

• The need for help

• Danger

• All was well

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the primary function of smoke signals in communication?

• To send messages over long distances

• To create artistic patterns

• To start a fire

• To cook food

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is a characteristic of smoke signals?

• They are audible

• They are visible

• They are tactile

• They are olfactory

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In which cultures were smoke signals historically used?

• Native American

• Ancient Greek

• Medieval European

• Ancient Egyptian

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is a key advantage of using smoke signals?

• They can be seen from a distance

• They are easy to interpret

• They are not affected by weather

• They are permanent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7