U1 W5 Comprehension: A Mountain of History

Which landmark does this article tell about?

• Mt. Rushmore

• Lincolcn Memorial

• Washington Monument

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Landmark

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All of the following heads are carved into Mount Rushmore, EXCEPT

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklkin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

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According to the text, when do most people visit Mount Rushmore?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

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Which statement about Mount Rushmore is supported by text evidence?

• It took 4 years to carve Mount Rushmore

• It took 4 people to carve Mount Rushmore

• The faces of Mount Rushmore are 20 feet tall

• It costs almost 1 million dollars to create Mount Rushmore

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Why are Native Americans honored at Mount Rushmore?

• They helped carve it

• They paid for the monument

• They designed the monument

• The area was a special place for them

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What state is Mount Rushmore in?

• North Dakota

• Washington

• California

• South Dakota

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Who is the artist that designed Mount Rushmore?

• Gutzon Borglum

• Pablo Picasso

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

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Workers had to climb up _____ feet above the ground to carve the faces

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Why is Mount Rushmore an important landmark?

• Because it was built by a famous artist

• Because it is in South Dakota

• Because it is super tall

• Because it a symbol of our country's history

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Why was George Washington chosen to be on Mount Rushmore?

• He ended slavery

• He led the new nation

• He helped our country grow

• He saved land for parks

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