Questions will be asked to each grade level one at a time with each grade level rotating per question. 1 minute maximum per question Kids = Write Out 4th Grade Kids & Parents Indiana Facts, History, & Geography 5th Grade Kids & Parents Parents = Choose from multiple choice United States Facts, History, & Geography 6th Grade Kids & Parents World Facts, History, & Geography Where did Christopher Columbus think he landed in 1492? Asia Identify an American Indian group that lived in the Northwest. Describe its type of Housing. Chinook trees – Built houses with Which Indian group was the greatest mound building civilization? The Mississippians Francisco Vasquez de Coronado set out from Mexico City in 1540 and explored much of the southwest. The route he followed later became known as what? The Southwest Passage Why did those in favor of the Bill of Rights think it was needed? To protect the personal freedoms of people Why did the colonists feel that The Stamp Act was unfair? It taxed goods made in the colonies What was the first plan of government called? Articles of Confederation What was agreed upon in the Mayflower Compact? To have just and equal laws List TWO of the freedoms included in the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion What people are elected in a LOCAL election? The mayor and school board members Who is apart of the legislative branch of the government? House of Representatives and the Senate Who is chosen in a primary election? The candidates that will run in the November election What does the continental divide follow in the United States? The crest of the Rocky Mountains The Great Basin in the United States includes most of which state? Nevada What economic factor motivated the Spanish to explore the Southwest? Gold