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Latin America
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He defeated the Azrecs.. He called for a rebellion against Spain.. An island that is made of the countries of Haiti on the west and the Dominican Republic on the east.. Descendants of Europeans and Native Americans.. The government owns or controls most farms and businesses in this type of economy..
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Latin America
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The general or universal condition of human existence. A calamitous event. Of, relating to, or designating a city or town. Time that is to be or come hereafter. To crowd to an uncomfortable or undesirable excess.
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Older Children
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Latin America
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Where are th driest areas of Mexico?. What type of shrubs grow in Mexico and Central America?. What do places in the interior highlands of Central America receive less of?. What types of forests are NOT located in the Caribbean?. What kind of forest has a tropical climate?.
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Latin America and the Caribbean
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Civilization in Central America from A.D. 300 to 900. Colonized Latin America in the 1400s and 1500s. Aztec Capital. Official language of Jamaica. Major religion of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Latin America Choice Activity
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Rumba, Samba, Steel Drums, and Calypso. Grew crops on ''floating gardens'. Africans brought this religion to Latin America. What the Indigenous people started to die out from. Europeans brought these to work on plantations when the Indigenous people started to die out.
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Latin and Greek
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one who loves words. relating to what we hear. to measure eyesight. device to record small sounds. study of the earth.
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Latin Geography
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Heaven . Live volcano on the island of Sicily . wealthy resort area on the southern shore of the Bay of Naples; destroyed in A.D. 79. River on which Rome is located on the west coast of Italy . River in Greek mythology that formed the bounty between Earth and the Underworld .
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Learning about Japan
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Seclusion from the outside world. _____ defined as the burial mounds built for the people of the ruling class during the 3rd to 7th centuries in Japan. Time in japanese prehistory from about 14,000 BC to about 300 BC. Capital of Japan. ____ of Japan (77 year long period of rapid economical growth).
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Older Children
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Let's Tour China
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Southern architectuaral features of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Country in Asia. Leaning on the Jade Seal Mountain. Fortification against intruders. Naturally formed over 270 million year ago.
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Life in Ancient Japan
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people who share a family history. Japanese chief. Tribe leader. a person who is sent by one ruler to meet with another ruler. the art of shaping metal into objects.
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Older Children
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Life of Ancient India
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use the hints to fill in the blanks
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the consequences of how a person lives in regards to their level in the caste.. to think deeply.. is a country in South Asia whose name come from the Indus River.. an Indian king or prince.. a divisio within India's..
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Locations and Regions (Egypt)
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Find the words for the ACROSS boxes and the DOWN boxes
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Important city by the Nile in Lower Egypt. Longest river in the world. In Asia/Africa. Body of water that connects to the Nile River. Famous Desert in Egypt.
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Older Children
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Locations in Africa
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Fill in the correct words based on the hints provided
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Covers most of northern Africa and is the largest desert in the world.. These mountains are found in the country of South Africa.. The second longest river in Africa. Its source is in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and it forms part of the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean.. The longest river in the world. It flows north from Lake Victoria through Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt into the Mediterranean Sea.. An arid region made up of grassland and savanna and is located at the southern edge of the Sahara Desert..
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London
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Legend of the Tower of London is about?. How many bronze lions guard Nelson`s monument?. The queen lives in ... Palace.. Main river is London?. Capital of Great Britain?.
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Older Children
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London Landmarks
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green space in islington (8,6) . where kings and queens are crowned (11,5) . london's main river (6) . busy shopping area in central london (6,6) . where the queen lives (10,6) .
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London Sights
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the palace where you can see the royal family . famous red vehicle. vast collection of historic artifacts . abbey where royal events take place. the fastest way to get around the city.
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Older Children
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London's East End
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something anyone wants to have . A club can be such a place . to deal with something . something empty that has been ignored. Something very practical .
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London, Ontario
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Based the loveable Teddy Bear on a real bear from Winnipeg, Manitoba.. Canada's winter sport . After Paris, this city is the largest French speaking city in the world.. This country has the most lakes than any other country,. Canada's state tree.
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Louisiana
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Famous Festival in Louisiana. Slow Moving River (French). Industry. Governor. Biggest City.
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Louisiana
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In New Orleans (1796) the first one was performed in the United States. 'Dirty' side dish in Louisiana that is often served with meat and fish. On a USA map Louisiana has the shape of a ______. New Orleans is eight feet below this. Another one of Louisiana's industries.
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Louisiana Treasures
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The best home cook. Oldest town in state. Fragrant white summer flower. Captain Shreve made it navigable. Famed state university.
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Louisiana Wetlands
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Use the clues provided to fill in the cross word puzzle.
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Every thirty minutes, we lose enough wetlands to fill this type of field. Usually has lots of grasses. Strong winds and rain that destroy our wetlands. To save something. Land that is damp or covered with water.
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Older Children
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Maine
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The only US state that Maine shares a border with. The state bird of Maine. Country that Maine shares a border with. The abbreviation for the state of Maine. Maine shares borders with this number of states.
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Major Countries (plus more)
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largest country by area in North America. country with second largest economy in Asia. African country founded in 1990. only country on its continent. country made up of islands, with largest population for island country.
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Malaysia
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Malaysia Day is held every 16 _____________ every year to mark the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia. Tun ___________ was the fourth prime minister of Malaysia. This tree was introduced as commercial agriculture by the British during their colonization in Malaya. This island was founded by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. It was named Price of Wales Island. It is now a state within Malaysia. What is its modern name?. The flag of Malaysia also known as Jalur ____________.
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Malaysia
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Malaysia Day is held every 16 _____________ every year to mark the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia. Tun ___________ was the fourth prime minister of Malaysia. This tree was introduced as commercial agriculture by the British during their colonization in Malaya. This island was founded by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. It was named Price of Wales Island. It is now a state within Malaysia. What is its modern name?. The flag of Malaysia also known as Jalur ____________.
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Malaysia
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Hari Malaysia diadakan setiap 16 ..... Perdana Menteri kita yang pertama, Tunku Abdul Rahman dinamakan sebagai Bapa ..... Pulau ini sebelum ini dikenali sebagai Prince of Wales Island. Ia kini sebuah negeri di Malaysia. Apakah nama modennya?.. Tun ...... menjadi perdana menteri keempat Malaysia.. Bendera Malaysia juga dikenali sebagai Jalur ......
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Malaysia's Independence Day
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What are the four colours that appear on a Malaysia's flag? RED, YELLOW, WHITE AND ....... What is the Capital in Malaysia?. What does the blue canton on the flag mean?. Malaysia was previously known as .................. How Many Stripes are in the Malaysian Flag?.
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Maps
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Vertical lines on a map used to locate a place. Tells what the distance on a map is equal to in real life. A general description of a place as it relates to other places . Map that shows the different countries and borders . Maps are drawn to ___ to represent an actual place that is much larger.
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Medieval Japan
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supreme military commander of Japan. a form of theatre that combined drama, dance, and music. a system in which poor people are legally bound to work for wealthy landownwers. a type of Buddhism that emphasized meditation, the practice of good deeds, and reverence for nature. the capital city of medieval Japan.
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Medieval Middle Eastern Geography
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See the map to identify this city. See the map to identify this city. See the map to identify this geographical feature. The land surrounded by the Arabian and Red Seas.. The continent West of the Arabian Peninsula.
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Meiji Japan
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the Emperor who took power from the shogun in 1867. during the 1800's, many people in Japan blamed the ____________ for all of Japan's problems. adoption of Western culture and technology. under the No Second Thought ____________ Order (1825), foreigners who landed on Japanese soil were captured and imprisoned. small group of unelected people who hold government power.
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Mexico
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Favorite sport of Mexico. Mexican unit of money. Spanish explorer who defeated the Aztecs. Name of the woman who appeared to Juan Diego. The main religion of Mexico.
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Mexico
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Mexico's most popular sport. What is the currency (money) of Mexico called?. Mexican Export. What is the largest religion in Mexico?. Mexican Natural Resource.
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Mexico
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What is the most popular international team sport in Mexico?. What is the name of the famous Mexican (alcoholic) spirit around the world?. A container (often made of papier-mache) and is filled with sweets. It is usually broken as part of a celebration and everyone collects as many sweets as they can?. Name one of the colours of the Mexican flag?. Name the famous Mexican actor who won an Academy Award in 1952 for his role in Viva Zapata?.
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Mexico
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This country ruled Mexico until 1810. Most popular sport in Mexico. This US state was a province of Mexico until 1838. Number of states in Mexico. World's smallest dog that is named for a Mexican state.
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Mexico
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Farm crops grown for sale and profit.. Huge commercial farms owned by individuals or by farming companies.. Growing only enough crops to meet their family's need.. The artificial watering of farmland by storing and distributing water drawn from reservoirs or rivers.. Buying out landowners and breaking up their large haciendas..
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Middle East
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One of the most important rivers starting with an E. . The practice of using small pipes that slowly drip water to conserve. . The land locked salt lake . The war when Syria and Israel fought for control of the __? . An area in the desert where vegetation is found because water is available .
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Middle East
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Torah- book of this religion. Dam built on the Nile in Egypt was called the ___ High Dam. a ____ nation is one like the USA where people are well-fed and have high standards of living. Gamal Abdul _____ was President who strengthened Egypt. Hindu belief that what goes around comes around.
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Middle East Geography
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Watering the land to make ready to grow crops. Representation of countries, territories, boundaries, and capitals. River that flows beside the Euphrates River. Longest river in Western Asia. Sea located in the northern part of Indian Ocean.
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Mighty Mountains
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Highest mountain in UK. Alan Arnette climbed the _______ summits for charity. A mountain range. Another type of mountain. First climber to reach the top of Everest.
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Teenage
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MIng Dynasty
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what type of vases. what does ming mean. who founded it. Ming dynasty was on what coast. what kind of pottery patterns.
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Minnesota State Symbols
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In 2004, ________________ was designated as Minnesota's State Drink.. The rare ________________________ is Minnesota's State Flower.. The world-renowned photograph ______________, depicting an elderly man bowing his head and giving thanks, taken in Bovey, Minnesota, in 1918, by Eric Enstrom, is designated as the State Photograph. The unusually beautiful quartz ________________________ is Minnesota's State Gemstone.. The ____________________, commonly known as the Norway Pine is Minnesota's State Tree..
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Minnesota Symbols
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state beverage. state flower. state mushroom. state tree. state stone.
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Mississippi
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State beverage. Highest mountain in Mississippi. The city that does not lie along the bank of the Mississippi river. The county that was named after the seventh president of the U.S.. The town in which the University of Mississippi is located.
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Mississippi River
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one of the main tributaries of the Mississippi River : where i grew up. a major city that the Mississippi river passes through: capital of Louisiana. one of the main tributaries of the Mississippi River ; little rock, ________. one of the main tributaries of the Mississippi River; hint; its a sparkling drink you like. St, C____. one of the main tributaries of the Mississippi River ; The color of blood.
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Missouri
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what is one of the flags colors. type of court they use in Missouri. one of the capitals. state flower of Missouri. state governor.
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Older Children
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Mongolia
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What is the name of an animal from Mongolia? . What is their money unit?. What is a famous statue in Mongolia? . What is another name an animal from Mongolia? . What is their language? .
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Monsoon & Central Asia
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Hiring someone outside the company to do a job once done in the company. (Usually done in other countries). A region that has a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. Deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil. The crude birth rate minus the crude death rate of a population. Petroleum in the process of coming out of Earth's surface and before it has been improved or processed.
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Montana
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State nickname. Biggest Population. Rare Migratory Animal. State Motto. Cash Crop.
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