Heritage Studies 4 (3rd Edition) - Chapter 16

Who were the first people to live in the Rocky Mountain region?

• The English

• The Indians

• The Spanish

• The French

Which European nation was the first to explore this region?

• Portugal

• France

• Russia

• Spain

A pass is a gap between two ____.

• mountains

• lakes

• rivers

• forests

Which group did Brigham Young lead to live in Utah?

• Amish

• Puritans

• Mormons

• Lutherans

What do prospectors search for?

• Farmlands

• Gold and silver

• Cities

• Indians

In which state was the Battle of Little Bighorn fought?

• Colorado

• Utah

• Nevada

• Montana

What has been created to protect the natural beauty of this region?

• National parks

• Reservations

• Cities

• Plantations

Which geographic feature is west of the Rocky Mountains?

• The Great Basin

• Mexico

• The Great Salt Lake

• The Mississippi River

What is the largest saltwater lake in North America?

• Lake Ontario

• Lake Champlain

• The Great Salt Lake

• Lake Erie

What climate like in an arid region?

• It is very wet

• It is very cold

• It has mild weather

• It is very dry