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1 1 What is the meaning of the word, ancient? Long, long ago 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 What was the name of the written language used in ancient Egypt? Hieroglyphics 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 What was name of the written language used in ancient China? Characters or Symbols 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 What are some inventions that came from ancient China? -Kite -Silk Cloth -Compass -Fireworks -Making bronze 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1

2 2 What are some inventions that came from ancient Egypt? -Paper made from papyrus -365 day calendar -Clock 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 What is the design of buildings called? Architecture 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 In ancient times, which ancient group of people invented the 365-day calendar and clocks? Egyptians 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 Which ancient group of people built the Pyramids? Egyptians 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1

3 3 What is the act of giving or doing something called? Contribution 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 Which ancient group of people built the Great Wall? Chinese 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.1 Name some contributions of the American Indians (First Americans). -Arts (jewelry, pottery, weaving) -Legends and stories -Respect for nature -Farming From our study unit on American Indians (First Americans), which Indians lived in the Eastern Woodland Region of the United States? Powhatan

4 4 What kind of home did the Powhatan Indians build? Wood and bark houses What is the meaning of regions? Places that have common (the same) characteristics What were the occupations or jobs of most of the Powhatan Indians? -Fishermen -Hunters -Farmers What kinds/types of transportation did most of the Powhatan Indians use? They walked or paddled canoes.

5 5 From our study unit on American Indians (First Americans), which Indians lived in the Plains Region of the United States? Sioux What kinds of homes did the Sioux Indians build? Teepees From our study unit on American Indians (First Americans), which Indians lived in the Southwest Region of the United States? Pueblo What did the homes of the Pueblo people look like? Multi-story terraced buildings

6 6 Name some occupations or jobs of the Sioux Indians. -Hunters -Horsemen -Warriors What type or kind of transportation did most of the Sioux Indians use? They walked or rode horses. What kind of work did most of the Pueblo Indians do? They were farmers. How did most of the Pueblo people get from place to place? They walked.

7 7 What is the definition of transportation? A way of moving people and things from one place to another 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.3 What do you call the number of people living in a community? Population 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.3 How have communities changed over time? New inventions have led to changes in buildings, jobs, transportation, and populations Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.3 What is the environment? Our surroundings (things that are around us) 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4

8 8 What word is used to describe the kind of weather an area has over a long period of time? Climate 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4 What is land? - The shape of the land s surface - Solid part of the Earth s surface, not covered by water 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4 China is located on which continent? Asia 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4a 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4a Egypt is located on which continent? Africa 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4a 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4a

9 9 What kind of climate did ancient China have? Seasons Describe the kind of land found in ancient China. - Forests - Hills - Mountains - Deserts The Powhatans lived in the Eastern Woodlands. Describe their climate. -Mild winters -Hot, humid summers The Sioux lived in the Plains Region. Describe their climate. -Hot summers -Harsh, cold winters

10 10 The Pueblo lived in the Southwest Region. Describe their climate. -Hot days -Cold nights -Little rainfall Describe the kind of land and plant life of the Pueblo people. -High flatlands -Cactus Describe the type of climate of ancient Egypt. Hot, dry climate Describe the type of plant life of ancient China. Great variety of plant life

11 11 Describe the type of plant life of ancient Egypt. Grasses grew along the Nile River Describe the type of landforms or geography of ancient Egypt. -Nile River -Deserts -Flooding Describe the type of land and plant life of the Sioux Indians. -Plains -Prairies -Rolling hills -Grasses Describe the type of land and plant life of the Powhatans Indians. -Rivers -Hills -Mountains -Coastlands -Forests -Variety of plant life

12 12 How did the ancient Chinese adapt to their environment? By fishing, farming, and irrigating the land 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d How did the ancient Egyptians adapt to their environment? By farming and irrigating the land near the Nile River 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d How did the Powhatans adapt to their environment? They farmed, fished, hunted, used trees for homes and canoes, and gathered plants for food Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d How did the Sioux adapt to their environment? They moved around the region to hunt for buffalo. They used horses for transportation Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d

13 13 How did the Pueblo adapt to their environment? They farmed the land and lived in villages in adobe (clay) houses Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.4d What word is used to describe the imaginary line around middle of the Earth? Equator 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5 What is a large body of land on the Earth called? Continent 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5 Name the seven continents. North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5a 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5a

14 14 Name the four major oceans? -Arctic Ocean -Atlantic Ocean -Indian Ocean -Pacific Ocean 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5a 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5a Name the rivers, mountain ranges, and lakes in the United States that have been taught in class. James River, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and the Great Lakes 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5b 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.5b What is the name of a list of shapes and symbols used on a map that explains what each symbol represents? Map Legend 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.6 What symbol shows direction (North, East, South, and West) on a map? Compass Rose 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.6

15 15 What term is used to describe the name or kind of map? Map Title 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.6 What term is used to describe resources that come from nature (water, soil, wood, coal, air, and sun)? Natural Resources 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 What term is used to describe people working to produce goods and services? Human Resources 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 What term is used to describe goods made by people and used to produce other goods and services? Capital Resources 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7

16 16 What kind of resource is an apple orchard? A Natural Resource 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 When workers pick apples, they are what kind of resource? Human Resource 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 When trucks carry apples to stores, the trucks are what kind of resource? Capital Resource 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 Explain the three resources (Natural, Human, and Capital) that are being used when people use large machines in an Apple Factory to peel apples and make applesauce. Natural Human Capital 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 Natural: Apples Human: People working Capital: Machines 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7

17 17 Explain the three resources (Natural, Human, and Capital) that are being used when a man drives a truckload of apples to a store. Natural Human Capital Natural: Apples Human: Truck Driver Capital: Truck, Store 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.7 What is the meaning of barter? The exchange of goods and services without the use of money 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.8 What is money? Coins and paper bills used in exchange for goods and services 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.8 What is the meaning of economic choice? Choosing one item over others because the resources, goods and services are limited 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.9

18 18 What word is used to describe people who use goods and services? Consumers 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.9 What word is used to describe people who use resources to make goods and/or produce services? Producers 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.9 What word is used to describe not being able to meet all wants at the same time? Scarcity 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.9 What are some responsibilities of a good citizen? - Respecting and protecting the rights and property of others - Practicing honesty and trustworthiness - Describing actions that can improve the school and community 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.10e 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.10e

19 19 Who led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country? He also became the first President of the United States. George Washington 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.11 How did Helen Keller help improve the lives of other Americans? She overcame disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and/or deaf Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.11 Who was the first African-American player in the major leagues of baseball? Jackie Robinson 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.11 Which President of the United States helped free African-American slaves? Abraham Lincoln 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.11

20 20 How did Susan B. Anthony help to improve the lives of women in the United States? She worked so that women would have equal rights, including the right to vote Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.11 Which African-American minister worked for the same rights for all people by leading peaceful marches and giving speeches? Martin Luther King, Jr Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.11 How are people of different ethnic origins, customs, and traditions united as Americans? By common principles and traditions 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.12 How do people of diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions participate and contribute to their communities in the United States? - By sharing information about their culture - By practicing the responsibilities of being a good citizen 2001 Henrico County Public Schools SOL Henrico County Public Schools SOL 2.12

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