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OSW 19 Comprehension Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the name of the first federal highway?

a)

The National Anthem

b)

Disman Road

c)

The National Road

d)

The First Highway

2.

When did railroads take over as a leading source of transportation in Ohio?

a)

early 1800's

b)

around 1810's

c)

around 1820's

d)

around 1830's

3.

Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus are considered very ____________ cities.

a)

dynamic

b)

boring

c)

sad

d)

musical

4.

Ohio is known for the birthplace of aviation.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The Wright Brothers were born in which Ohio city?

a)

Canton

b)

Cleveland

c)

Cincinnati

d)

Dayton

6.

Which quickest form of transportation would you probably choose if you wanted to receive your new computer game you ordered from another country in just two days or less?

a)

boat

b)

airplane

c)

Mrs. Disman's bike

d)

train

7.

As Ohio's rail system grew, goods could now be transported quickly. This led to a thriving Ohio. What was the main reason and the attraction for people to come to Ohio?

a)

Ohio's great food

b)

Ohio's technology

c)

Ohio's musicals

d)

Ohio's Growing Economy

8.

Which group of people were the first to set foot in Ohio?

a)

American Indians

b)

Teachers

c)

Europeans

d)

French

9.

When did the first federal highway (The National Road) begin construction?

a)

1809

b)

1911

c)

1859

d)

1811

10.

After the railroads took over in the 1830's, what industries grew according to the information in "Why People Move to Ohio"? What 3 industries grew when railroads became more popular.

a)

tomatoes, corn and soybeans

b)

rock salt, lime and coal

c)

coal, steel and iron

d)

oil, iron and rock salt