The way people of a state, region, or country use resources to meet their needs

work that is divided so that it is possible to produce more goods

to adjust way of living to land and resources

an object made by a person

in short supply

to exchange goods

an idea based on study and research

an area in which people share some ways of life

an extra amount

a period of 100 years

a period of 1,000 years

a period of ten years

The continental United States is divided into regions or areas of the country. Place a checkmark in all 5 of the these regions. (make sure you check 5 answers!)

The state of Louisiana can be found in which of the following regions?

Which of the following states are NOT part of the continental United Sates?

The United States can also be divided into regions based on landforms. There are 6 landform regions in the United States. Place a checkmark next to any of the landform regions.

The United States can also be divided into regions based on landforms. There are 6 landform regions in the United States. Place a checkmark next to any of the landform regions.

The United States is home to many waterways. Place a checkmark next to the gulfs that can be found along the US.

The Great Lakes area was carved from glaciers after an ice age. When all the ice melted there were 5 lakes left in its place. Place a checkmark by all 5 of the great lakes.

Which river system is the largest river system in the United States?

Scientists only have theories about when and how the first people came to settle in the Americas. In class, we discussed 3 of the theories. Place a checkmark next to all 3 theories that we discussed.

The early people were nomadic. What 2 animals helped them to survive? ( bones=tools, fur=clothes, meat=food)

What do some people today mean when they refer to the term B.C?

What do some people today mean when they refer to the term A.D.?

The oldest civilization in the Americas that has been discovered; Developed a 365-day calendar, counting system, writing system; “Mother culture” because they influenced later groups

used hieroglyphics; Counting system (including zero), writing system; Had social classes

Includes many Native American groups; Had different reasons to build mounds such as a burial site

Lived in multi-storied houses made using adobe

In May 1497, ________ and a crew of 18 sailed west on a course far north of Columbus´s first route. Like Columbus, he believed he was in the West Indies.

With the aim of finding a western route to Asia, the Portuguese explorer _____________ also proved that Vespucci was right. He named the Pacific Ocean "peaceful"

The ruler of Spain encouraged explorers to find riches in lands that Spain had claimed. Spain offered grants to those who led expeditions. These men were known as ________________.

The Catholic Church also wanted to spread its power to the Americas. For that reason, it sent ______________ to convert Native Americans to the Catholic Church.

Vasco Nunez de Balboa found the key to reaching Asia. He crossed an ________ that connects North America and South America and saw the Pacific Ocean.

explored the southeastern section of the U.S. He also fought with Native Americans to claim more land for Spain.

explored South America. He met the Incas and tried to tell them to convert to Christianity.

explored what is now Mexico. The Aztec lived here. When he first arrived they welcomed him. They thought their gods sent him to them. He fooled them and took the emperor prisoner.

claimed Florida while searching for the fountain of youth. Unfortunately, he could never find it!

claimed “New Spain”, the southwest portion of today’s U.S. He was searching for the “Seven Cities of Gold”, which he was never able to find!

explored what is now Canada and gave Europeans a lot of information on North America.

I tried and tried but I could not find a Northwest Passage. I explored what is now New York Bay. On my travels I met many tribes both good and bad.

explored for the Dutch East India Company and English Company. He named the Hudson River and Hudson Bay for himself.