Acadia National Park - Park Mystery Video #3

The video explores a National Monument in southern Colorado and Utah, highlighting its visibility of four landmarks across four states. It delves into the historical significance of the site, once home to the ancestral Pueblo people, who were skilled in farming, pottery, and stone construction. The site, named from the Ute Piette word for 'Deserted Valley,' was later interpreted by European explorers as resembling a castle. The video concludes with a review and a question for viewers to identify the location.

Which states can be seen from the National Monument mentioned in the video?

• Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada

• Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado

• California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah

• Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah

What activities were the ancestral Pueblo people known for at the site?

• Hunting and gathering

• Fishing and weaving

• Mining and trading

• Dry farming and pottery making

What material did the ancestral Pueblo people use to build their structures?

• Wood

• Clay

• Sandstone

• Brick

How did the non-Native European explorers perceive the structure at the site?

• As a temple

• As a palace

• As a fortress

• As a castle

What is the origin of the name of the site?

• Spanish explorers

• European explorers

• Modern archaeologists

• Native American tribes