Illinois's Monuments and Parks - Week 31 Assessment

Abraham Lincoln is buried in Washington, D.C. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln is buried in Springfield, Illinois, not Washington, D.C. Therefore, the statement is False.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

In his speech at the Old State Capitol, what did Abraham Lincoln say was dividing the nation?

• segregation

• unions

• slavery

• religion

Answer explanation

In his speech at the Old State Capitol, Abraham Lincoln identified slavery as the primary issue dividing the nation, emphasizing its moral and political implications during a time of deep national conflict.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The mounds at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site probably had significance.

• legal

• military

• religious

• agricultural

Answer explanation

The mounds at Cahokia likely served legal purposes, possibly as sites for governance or community decision-making, reflecting the societal structure of the time. This distinguishes them from military, religious, or agricultural functions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

A/An _______ is a place where boats can be carried from one body of water to another.

• trail

• portage

• expedition

• settlement

Answer explanation

A portage is specifically defined as a place where boats are carried overland between two bodies of water, making it the correct answer. The other options do not fit this definition.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Who is known as the, "father of Chicago"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable

• Stephen A. Douglas

Answer explanation

Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable is recognized as the "father of Chicago" for being the first permanent non-Indigenous settler in the area, establishing a trading post that laid the foundation for the city's development.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

Which group traveled through Southern Illinois on the Trail of Tears?

• Lewis and Clark

• Mormons

• Cherokee tribe

• Shawnee tribe

Answer explanation

The Cherokee tribe was forcibly relocated along the Trail of Tears, which included a route through Southern Illinois. This tragic event involved the removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Protecting Shawnee National Forest has benefited plants, wildlife, and visitors by:

• Increasing biodiversity and providing recreational opportunities

• Decreasing biodiversity and limiting recreational opportunities

• Causing harm to the ecosystem

• Reducing the number of visitors

Answer explanation

Protecting Shawnee National Forest has led to increased biodiversity, which supports a variety of plant and animal species. Additionally, it provides recreational opportunities for visitors, enhancing their experience in nature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Abraham Lincoln's face is on the _____ and the _____.

• quarter, one dollar bill

• nickel, ten dollar bill

• dime, twenty dollar bill

• penny, five dollar bill

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln's face is on the penny and the five dollar bill. The penny features his profile, and the five dollar bill includes his portrait, making this the correct answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is a significant feature of Shawnee National Forest?

• Wetlands and diverse ecosystems

• Mountain ranges

• Desert landscapes

• Urban parks

Answer explanation

Shawnee National Forest is known for its wetlands and diverse ecosystems, which support a variety of plant and animal life. This feature distinguishes it from areas with mountain ranges, deserts, or urban parks.

What was the main reason for the Cherokee tribe's journey on the Trail of Tears?

• Forced relocation

• Trade expansion

• Voluntary migration

• Exploration

Answer explanation

The main reason for the Cherokee tribe's journey on the Trail of Tears was forced relocation. This was a result of the Indian Removal Act, which aimed to displace Native American tribes from their ancestral lands.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9