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Did you hear about what happened at the laundromat last night? Three clothespins held
up two shirts!
Clues are listed below. Print the word that matches the clue on the
blank line by the clue.
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Built the Mexican pyramids
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The most important crop in Mexico
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The Priest who spoke against Spain
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September 16th
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Ancient Aztec city, now Mexico City
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Borders Mexico to the North
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Illustrates an Aztec legend explaining the founding of Mexico
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Mixture of wet clay and straw
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Mexico's currency
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The capital of Mexico
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The colors of Mexico's flag
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The 5th of May
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National language of Mexico
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Borders Mexico to the South
United States of America
Father Hidalgo
Corn
Aztec
Coat of Arms
Cinco de Mayo
Tenochtitlan
Guatemala and Belize
Spanish
Mexican Independence Day
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Mexican Peso
Adobe
Red, green, white
Mexico City
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Tongue Twister: Shallow ships show some signs of sinking.
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the puzzle. The words have been placed horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally - frontwards or backwards. When you locate a word, draw a
circle around it.
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CANADA DAY!
Every year on July 1st, Canadians right across the country, from British
Columbia to Newfoundland, celebrate Canada Day. Canadian embassies in
different countries also have Canada Day barbeques and parties. Canada
Day is celebrated with fireworks and music, hot dogs and hamburgers, and
parties in every town and city in Canada. But what exactly is Canada Day?
It all started on June 20th, 1868, when the Governor-General of
Canada, Lord Monck, asked all Canadian people to join in the anniversary
celebration of the confederation on July 1st. Canada was formed the year
before, in 1867, when Upper and Lower Canada joined to form the Dominion of
Canada. The first four Canadian provinces were Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and
New Brunswick. Manitoba and the Northwest Territories joined in 1870 and British
Columbia joined in 1871. Prince Edward Island joined in 1873, the Yukon Territory in
1898, and then Alberta and Saskatchewan joined in 1905. Forty-four years later,
Newfoundland joined. In 1999, the Northwest Territories were split and another territory,
Nunavut, was added. Canada Day celebrates the first union of the original four
provinces under the name of Canada.
The holiday on July 1st was established in 1879, and was called Dominion Day.
But after the first celebration in 1868, there were no more organized celebrations until
the 50th anniversary in 1917 and then again in 1927 to mark the Diamond Jubilee. In
1958, the government of Canada started an annual celebration on July 1st. The
celebration changed several times from 1958 until the present, but the reason for the
celebration was always the same: Canada’s Birthday! One of the most memorable
Canada Day celebrations was in 1967, for Canada’s Centennial Celebration. Queen
Elizabeth II attended the celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
Up until October 27th, 1982, July 1st was still called Dominion Day. On this date the
name was changed to Canada Day. Since 1985, there have been Canada Day
committees in each province that organize Canada Day celebrations.
What are some symbols commonly associated with Canada --what are the things
you see during Canada Day celebrations? Let’s start with the Canadian flag. The
Canadian flag is made up of three parts: two red borders and a red maple leaf on a
white background in the center. The maple leaf first became the national emblem of
Canada in August 1860. The colors red and white have long been associated with
France and England. Canada was settled by both England and France, and so red and
white were chosen for the colors of the Canadian flag. The maple leaf flag officially
became Canada’s flag on February 15th, 1965. Another symbol of Canada is the
beaver. The beaver played an important part in the early history of Canada. Both
French and English fur traders trapped many beavers, and it was partially because of
the trappers that other parts of western Canada began to be settled. If you are near a
Canada Day celebration this year, look out for other symbols. But even more
importantly than that, have some hot dogs, watch the fireworks and join in Canada’s
birthday party!
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Answer the following questions about CANADA DAY.
1.
When is Canada Day?
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2.
What does Canada Day celebrate?
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3.
When was the “Dominion of Canada” formed? What were the first four
provinces?
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At the turn of the century (1900) how many provinces and territories were there?
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When was Nunavut formed?
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When was Dominion Day established?
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7.
What is the difference between Dominion Day and Canada Day?
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8.
How many Dominion Day celebrations occurred between 1868 and 1957, and
what was special about each one?
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9.
When did Queen Elizabeth II attend the celebrations?
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10.
Describe the Canadian flag.
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11.
When did the maple leaf flag officially become the flag of Canada?
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12.
What animal is a symbol of Canada?
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Answers to CANADA DAY
1. Canada Day is on July 1st every year.
2. Canada Day celebrates Canada’s birthday.
3. The Dominion of Canada was formed in 1867. The first four provinces were
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
4. At the turn of the century there were 9 provinces and territories (7 provinces and
2 territories).
5. Nunavut was formed in 1999.
6. Dominion Day was established in 1879.
7. Dominion Day and Canada Day are the same thing. They both celebrate
Canada’s birthday on July 1st. The name of Dominion Day was changed to
Canada Day on October 27th, 1982.
8. There were three Dominion Day celebrations between 1868 and 1957. The very
first celebration was on July 1st, 1868. The next celebration was for the 50th
anniversary in 1917, and the third celebration was in 1927 to mark the Diamond
Jubilee.
9. Queen Elizabeth II attended the celebrations in 1967 for Canada’s centennial
celebration.
10. The Canadian flag has three parts: two red edges and a red maple leaf on a
white background in the center.
11. The maple leaf flag officially became the flag of Canada on February 15th, 1965.
12. The beaver is a symbol of Canada.
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Complete the activity.
1.
Home of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere - Mount Aconcagua
A. Peru B. Venezuela C. Paraguay D. Argentina
2.
Home of Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world
A. Venezuela B. Paraguay C. Colombia D. Chile
3.
Georgetown is the capital city and primary port of this country
A. Colombia B. French Guiana C. Guyana D. Falkland Islands
4.
Achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of
Simon Bolivar
A. Chile B. Suriname C. Colombia D. Paraguay
5.
A group of over 100 islands in the southern Atlantic off the coast of Argentina
A. Guyana B. Paraguay C. Peru D. Falkland Islands
6.
Achieved independence from Spain in 1811
A. Argentina B. Colombia C. Venezuela D. Paraguay
7.
A colony of France since 1817
A. French Guiana B. Guyana C. Argentina D. Suriname
8.
The world's longest country, north to south
A. Chile B. Colombia C. Paraguay D. Suriname
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South America's third largest country; was the heart of the Inca empire from the
12th to 16th centuries
A. Venezuela B. Guyana C. Suriname D. Peru
10. 80% of this country is covered with tropical rainforest; achieved independence
from the Netherlands in 1975
A. Falkland Islands B. Suriname C. Chile D. Guyana
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1. A colony of France since 1817
3. Nicknamed the Rooftop of the World
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Andes Mountains
7. South America's third largest country;
was the heart of the Inca empire from
the 12th to 16th centuries
8. Named for its proximity to the equator
10. A group of over 100 islands in the
southern Atlantic off the coast of
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
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2. Achieved independence from Spain in
1821 under the leadership of
Simon Bolivar
4. Home of Angel Falls, the tallest
waterfall in the world
5. Achieved independence from Spain in
1811
6. The largest Portuguese speaking
country in the world
9. The world's longest country, north to
south
Ecuador
Falkland Islands
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Paraguay
Peru
Venezuela
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Complete the activity.
1.
The largest Portuguese speaking country in the world
2.
A group of over 100 islands in the southern Atlantic off the
coast of Argentina
3.
A republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved
independence from Brazil in 1825
4.
Home of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere - Mount
Aconcagua
5.
A colony of France since 1817
6.
South America's third largest country; was the heart of the Inca
empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
7.
Home of Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world
8.
Achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the
leadership of Simon Bolivar
9.
Named for its proximity to the equator
10.
Georgetown is the capital city and primary port of this country
11.
80% of this country is covered with tropical rainforest;
achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975
12.
Nicknamed the Rooftop of the World because of its high
elevation in the Andes Mountains
13.
Achieved independence from Spain in 1811
14.
The world's longest country, north to south
Suriname
Argentina
French Guiana
Colombia
Falkland Islands
Venezuela
Peru
Chile
Guyana
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Uruguay
Paraguay
Ecuador
Bolivia
Brazil
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South American Map Questions
Use a map of South America to answer the questions.
1.
What nation is south of Suriname?
1.
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2.
Which South American country has the
greatest land area?
2.
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3.
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3.
What three South American countries lie
on the equator?
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4.
What four South American countries lie
on the Tropic of Capricorn?
4.
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5.
Which two South American countries do not
border an ocean?
5.
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To which country do the Galapagos Islands
belong?
6.
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To which country do the Falkland Islands
belong?
7.
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If you were to drive from Chile to Ecuador,
which country would you probably have cross? 8.
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9.
How far are the Galapagos Islands from the coast of Ecuador?
a. about 700 miles
c. about 2,000 miles
10.
b. about 1,700 miles
d. about 7,000 miles
If you wanted to drive from Uruguay to Peru, in which direction would you travel?
a. North
c. Southeast
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b. Northwest
d. Northeast
Which has a warmer climate: the Falkland islands or the Galapagos Islands? Explain.
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12.
How is Chile's southern coastline different from it's northern coastline?
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13.
If you wanted to sail a boat from South America across the ocean to Africa, would you
probably leave from Peru or Brazil? Explain.
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14.
How do you think Ecuador got its name?
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ANSWER KEY
South American Map Questions
Use a map of South America to answer the questions.
1.
What nation is south of Suriname?
1.
Brazil
2.
Which South American country has the
greatest land area?
2.
Brazil
3.
Brazil
3.
What three South American countries lie
on the equator?
Columbia
Ecuador
4.
What four South American countries lie
on the Tropic of Capricorn?
4.
Chile
Argentina
Paraguay
Brazil
5.
Which two South American countries do not
border an ocean?
5.
Bolivia
Paraguay
6.
7.
8.
To which country do the Galapagos Islands
belong?
6.
Ecuador
To which country do the Falkland Islands
belong?
7.
United Kingdom (U.K.)
If you were to drive from Chile to Ecuador,
which country would you probably have cross? 8.
Peru
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9.
How far are the Galapagos Islands from the coast of Ecuador? a
a. about 700 miles
c. about 2,000 miles
10.
b. about 1,700 miles
d. about 7,000 miles
If you wanted to drive from Uruguay to Peru, in which direction would you travel?
a. North
c. Southeast
11.
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b
b. Northwest
d. Northeast
Which has a warmer climate: the Falkland islands or the Galapagos Islands? Explain.
The Galapagos Islands are warmer because they are closer to the equator.
The Falklands are colder because they are near the Antarctic.
12.
How is Chile's southern coastline different from it's northern coastline?
Chile's southern coastline has many small bays and islands. Its northern coastline is
smoother and does not have many islands.
13.
If you wanted to sail a boat from South America across the ocean to Africa, would you
probably leave from Peru or Brazil? Explain.
You would leave from Brazil because Africa is across the Atlantic Ocean.
14.
How do you think Ecuador got its name?
Ecuador is the Spanish word for equator.
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