Where in the World ?

 

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  1. Washington, D.C.
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2. Colorado
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3. Barcelona, Spain 4. Miami, Florida
6. a. Celtic people inhabited me in the 4th century BC. Romans completed their annexation of my in 9 AD.
b. I have been conquered by many peoples, endured power struggles between powerful families, and was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1463.
c. I came under Austro-Hungarian Rule from 1878-1918.
d. After World War II, I became the Communist country of Yugoslavia until 1992.
e. During a war in my country that lasted from 1992-1995, many people died and 2.2 million people were forced to flee their homes.
f. I am trying to become a member of the European Union, but I haven’t met the requirements, yet.
g. Tensions remain high between my three current ethnic groups are Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks.
h. The 2010 edition of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel nominated my capital at one of the Top 10 cities to visit.
i. What country am I?
     
5. a. In 1741 Vitus Bering was the first European to lead an expedition to explore me.
b. In 1867 William Seward arranged for my purchase for $7.2 million.
c. The Good Friday Earthquake of 1964 killed 131 people.
d. 15.6% of my population (the largest proportion of any state) are Native peoples according to the 2000 U.S. Census.
e. I have been identified, along with the states of Washington and Oregon, as being the least religious in the U.S. Only about 39% of my residents      are members of religious congregations.
f. Oil and gas industries make up 80% of my economy.
g. What state am I?
     
4.
  1. I was first inhabited by the Tequestas for more than one thousand years and later claimed for Spain in 1566.
  2. I am known as the Gateway to the Americas.
  3. Burger King is headquartered in my city.
  4. I am home to the National Hurricane Center.
  5. In 2008, I was ranked as “America’s Cleanest City” according to Forbes Magazine.
  6. If you get a chance to visit me, stop by the Villa Vizcaya, built in 1914.
  7. What city and state am I?

 

 
3.
  1. There are two legends as to how my city was founded.  One says that I was founded by Hercules.  The other says I was founded by Hannibal.
  2. I am located in Europe on the Mediterranean Sea.
  3. Most of the people in my country are Roman Catholic.
  4. The official language of my region is Catalan.  Most people also speak Castilian.
  5. I was host to the 1992 Summer Olympics
  6. Antoni Gaudi was a famous architect whose buildings can be seen throughout my city.
  7. When you visit my city, don’t forget to try the tapas.
  8. What city and country am I?

 

 
2.
  1. Archaeologists have discovered artifacts dating from about 11200 BC to 300 BC here.
  2. Due to my diverse geography, I have been inhabited by several Native American tribes: Pueblo People, Ute Nation, Arapaho Nation, and Cheyenne Nation.
  3. In a 2007 study, my state was found to have the lowest percent of obese people in the country.
  4. I am the least populous state with a franchise in each of the major professional sports leagues.
  5. If you get a chance to visit me, don’t miss the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum.
  6. My nickname is the Centennial State.
  7. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  What is the highest mountain in my state?
  8. What state am I?

 

 
1.
  1. I am the capital of my country.
  2. My city’s plan was created by architect and urban planner, Pierre Charles L’Enfant.
  3. I am home to many national landmarks (including a National Mall that doesn’t include much shopping), which makes me a popular tourist desitnation.
  4. I am home to a famous house whose first residents were John and Abigail.
  5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  My city’s motto is Justitia Omnibus.  What does this mean?
  6. What city am I?

 

 
   
     
   

6th Grade Social Studies ~ Webfolio ~ 6A ~ 6B

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