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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which reptile was worshiped as a deity in Chapter III?
2. What color rock is unique to the Plateau Province?
3. The Grand River flows through what kind of terrain?
4. What is the river like in the Canyon of Lodore?
5. What was the name of the pioneer boat?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the Plateau Province.
2. Which Native American tribes lived in the Colorado River Valley?
3. What did Powell begin his journey down the Colorado with?
4. Describe the high region of the Colorado River Valley.
5. What are the north-south lines in between the cliffs and plateaus?
6. What were the names of the boats in Powell's journey?
7. What are the borders of the Terrace Plateaus?
8. Why do you think they named one area Beehive Point?
9. What is the Mogollon Escarpment?
10. Describe the group's first day down the river.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Powell's Colorado River expedition was unique in its purpose: to explore the Colorado and Green Rivers. These expeditions differed from others exploratory missions. How was Powell's exploration different than previous explorers in the same time period? Consider the role the government played, political motivations, purpose, and funding sources.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the historical context Powell's expeditions were in. Consider the following areas: social, political, economic, culture, and religious. How did these impact Powell's mission?
Essay Topic 3
Throughout the book there are many instances where the group worked together as a team to survive the dangerous rapids. In particular, they worked as a team to get their boats over falls by using lines. Using examples from the text, analyze the importance of teamwork as shown in The Exploration of the of Colorado River and Its Canyons.
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