Utah Studies Week 15

What were the people who left Europe for America in 1855 mostly converts to?

• Mormon religion

• Catholicism

• Judaism

• Islam

How many pounds of baggage were people allowed to carry per person?

• 17 pounds

• 20 pounds

• 15 pounds

• 25 pounds

What song did the pioneers sing as they hauled their carts?

• The Handcart Song

• The Pioneer Song

• The Journey Song

• The Trail Song

What did the rescuers contribute to aid the starving handcart pullers?

• Clothes off their backs

• Money

• Food

• Shelter

What percentage of students cannot tell the difference between real and fake news according to Sam Wineburg's research?

• 80 percent

• 70 percent

• 60 percent

• 90 percent

What is becoming common because anyone can post things online?

• Fake news

• Real news

• Old news

• Breaking news

What did Brigham Young promise to provide to aid the pioneers?

• Handcarts

• Horses

• Boats

• Cars

What did the pioneers have to do as they went up the hill?

• Push and pull

• Run and jump

• Sit and wait

• Sing and dance

What is the main theme of the "Connections" section?

• Fake news

• Weather

• Travel

• Music

What is necessary to become a media-savvy person?

• Detective work

• Ignoring news

• Reading novels

• Watching TV