Kentucky Studies Test 1

How are climate, rivers, landforms, and resources interconnected in Kentucky?

• They are unrelated to human activities.

• They do not interconnect.

• They influence where people settled.

• They only affect the weather.

Which region is known for its horse farms and rolling hills?

• The Bluegrass Region

• The Western Coal Fields

• The Pennyrile Region

• The Jackson Purchase Region

Daniel Boone helped build which fortified settlement along the Kentucky River?

• Harrodsburg

• Louisville

• Boonesborough

• Danville

What is a notable feature of the Pennyrile region?

• Red River Gorge

• Land Between the Lakes

• Kentucky Horse Park

• Mammoth Cave National Park

How did Kentucky's geography influence the development of its early towns?

• The harsh climate forced settlers to move further south.

• The abundance of navigable rivers made transportation and trade easier.

• The lack of natural resources discouraged settlement.

• The mountainous terrain prevented any towns from being established.

Which region is located in far western Kentucky and is bordered by the Mississippi River?

• The Jackson Purchase Region

• The Bluegrass Region

• The Pennyrile Region

• The Western Coal Fields

Which of the following towns was NOT one of the earliest settlements in Kentucky?

• Harrodsburg

• Boonesborough

• Frankfort

• Lexington

Which range of mountains will you find in the Eastern Mountain Coal Field Region?

• Appalachians

• Rocky

• Sierra Nevada

• Himalayas

How did Kentucky's rivers and the Knobs region affect movement for people and animals?

• They were significant barriers that prevented easy passage.

• They were easily passable, allowing free movement across the land.

• The rivers were barriers, but the Knobs offered easy routes.

• The Knobs were barriers, but the rivers were easily crossed.

What natural feature made the Cumberland Gap significant in Kentucky's early history?

• It was the site of Kentucky's first gold discovery.

• It was a mountain pass that allowed easier westward migration.

• It served as a major river crossing for trade.

• It provided fertile farmland for settlers.