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WorksheetsVirginia Studies Practice SOL
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 34mins
The Valley and Ridge Region is labeled by which number?
1
2
3
4
5
The Coastal Plain Region is labeled by which number?
1
2
3
4
5
The Piedmont Region is labeled by which number?
1
2
3
4
5
The Blue Ridge region is labeled by which number?
1
2
3
4
5
The Appalachian Plateau region is labeled by which number?
1
2
3
4
5
The James and York Rivers flow into the .....
Chesapeake Bay
Rappahannock River
Atlantic Ocean
Potomac River
Which region is located in Southwest Virginia?
Piedmont
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Blue Ridge Mountains
Appalachian Plateau
Which of the following states border Virginia?
Tennessee and South Carolina
Maryland and Delaware
Kentucky and Ohio
Maryland and North Carolina
How many major American Indian language groups were there in Virginia?
1
3
1,000
5
Who is the person responsible for naming the Native people in America?
Christopher Columbus
Native American
Indians
The President of Native American
Virginia's climate is like
sunny , hot all year
Cold all year
has 4 seasons with mild weather
raining everyday
Why do archaeologists study artifacts?
to earn more money
to study the past
to study for a test
it is fun
What is the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
Richmond
Lacrosse
Williamsburg
What evidence or artifacts did Virginia's American Indians leave behind?
luggage and house
families and tools
old newspapers and books
Arrowheads and Pottery
Chesapeake Bay provided 3 things
safe harbor
food
a vacation
transportation
swimming area
American Indians used what to teach about their culture, past, and present?
pow wows or American Indian public festivals
at school
read books about their culture
at family reunions
The Cherokee were part of which major American Indian language group?
Algonquian
Siouan
Indian
Iroquoian
The large Indian town
located on the York River
and used as a headquarters
by Indian leaders is called:
Roanoke
Powhatan
Werowocomoco
Yorktown
Jamestown was settled as an-
economic venture
religious opportunity
community project
agriculture experiement
Select 4 reasons England wanted to colonize America.
They wanted to learn from the Native Americans.
They wanted to grow raw materials that could be traded.
They wanted to find gold and silver.
They wanted to increase their wealth
They wanted England to become a wealthier country.
What changes were made to help the survival of Jamestown? Select 4.
fresh water
emphasis on agriculture
forced work program
arrival of supply ships
Strong leadership of Captain John Smith
Who is known for writing the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
James Madison
Where is Virginia located on a map of the United States?
West of the Appalachian Mountains
Along the eastern coast
Along the western coast
East of the Atlantic Ocean
Which of the following is an example of architecture?
clothing
church
car
food
During the Revolutionary War, the group most likely to join the British Army or the Continental Army in order to gain their freedom were —
the patriots
the loyalists
the American Indians
the enslaved African Americans
Which city is located along the Potomac River?
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
Richmond
Yorktown
Who showed military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
James Lafayette
Who inspired patriots from other colonies when he spoke out against taxation without representation by saying, “…give me liberty or give me death.” ?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
James Lafayette
The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, states that authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings, and that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
True
False
Why was Virginia's capital relocated from Williamsburg to Richmond?
There is more then one answer!
Richmond was a more central location.
Williamsburg burned and was no longer useful as the capital.
The population was moving westward for more opportunities.
Moving to Richmond increased the distance from the sea and possible attack by the British.
Some Virginians were neutral and did not take sides, while other Virginians remained loyal to Great Britain.
True
False
VS.1f - Put these events in order, from earliest to most recent.
2,1,3,4
4,3,1,2
3,1,2,4
1,3,4,2
VS.1f - Put these people in order, from earliest to most recent, based on their contributions to Virginia's history.
4,1,3,2
2,4,1,3
1,2,3,4
2,3,4,1
VS.1b/3g - Which of the following best completes the diagram?
the British lower taxes
the American Revolution begins
conflict increases between English settlers and Native peoples
public schools are built
Douglas Wilder was the first African American to be elected as a ____________ in the United States.
senator
mayor
governor
supreme court justice
What are some of the industries in Virginia?
Shipbuilding
Technology
Music
Agriculture
