Parts of the Book Scavenger Hunt

Directions: Use your history book to answer the following questions. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper (be sure to include your name and period #).

1. Where was former President Gerald R. Ford born? _______________

Which section did you use to find the answer? _________________

2. John wants to know which page Chapter 7, section 4 starts on. On which page does it start? ______________

Which section did you use to find the answer? _________________

3. Kendra is reading about the early explorers when she comes across the word caravel. What does the word caravel mean? ______________________________________________________________________________________

Which section did you use to find the answer? _________________

4. Your history teacher has decided that you need some tips to help you take notes more effectively. Which section of your textbook can give you study tips to help you become a better student? ______________________

5. Who was the first left-handed U.S. president? ____________________

Which section did you use to find the answer? _________________

6. How many U.S. states touch the Pacific Ocean? __________

Which section did you use to find the answer? _________________

7. Tyler wants to find out more about an important place called Cahokia? Which section of the book does he use to learn more about this important place? ___________________________________________

What does this section say about Cahokia? _______________________

8. Chloe is having some trouble remembering who Amerigo Vespucci is. She decides that she needs to read up on him, but she has no clue where to find him in the book. Which section should Chloe use to find any page numbers where he is mentioned? ____

What page number(s) mention Amerigo Vespucci? ________

9. In what year did Mississippi enter the Union? __________

Which section did you use to find the answer? __________________________

10. What is the capital of Montana? ________________

Which section did you use to find the answer? _____________________