Name:___________________
Text-Book Scavenger Hunt
Find the answers to these questions in your new social studies text book! Be sure to use sections
such as: glossary, index, table of contents, etc.
1. What is the definition of the word, armada?
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What page did you find the definition on?__________________
2. What is the title of Unit 2, Chapter 4? _________________________________________
3. In what year was Quebec founded? (Hint: The answer can be found in Chapter 4, Lesson
1) _______________
4. On what pages could you find information about the Puritans? ________________
5. On what page does Chapter 8, The War for Independence, begin? ______________
6. Where in New England did the Pequots live? (Hint: Look in Chapter 5, Lesson 2)
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7. What does the word treason mean?
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8. What is Paul Revere famous for?
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9. How many weeks did it take Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?
(Hint: see page 264). _______________________
10. During what years was the Revolutionary War fought? (Hint: see Chapter 8, Lesson 2)
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11. What is the copyright date of this textbook? ____________ Why is this important?
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12. Look at the INDEX in the back of the book. What page does it start on? _________ How
is the index helpful? When may you use it? _____________________________________
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13. What is a primary source? _____________________________________________
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14. How would you explain a biographical dictionary? (Hint: refer to page R36). ________
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Provide an example of someone mentioned in the biographical dictionary: ____________
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15. Find a map and write down the following:
a. Title _________________________________
b. Page number __________________________
c. One thing you learned _______________________________________________
This year we will be studying Chapters 4-10. Peruse these chapters.
16. What is something you are excited to learn about this year in Social Studies?
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17. Write down any wonderings/questions you have this year about Social Studies?