GEOGRAPHICAL and CULTURAL REGIONS of the USA

THE NORTHEAST

Test your knowledge (p. 48)

1. What cultural regions are included in the Northeast?

2. Which states make up New England?

3. What do you know about Boston and its environs?

4. Which states belong to the Middle Atlantic Region?

5. Where is the Statue of Liberty and what does it symbolize?

6. What was the function of Ellis Island?

7. Name a few famous shops on Fifth Avenue, New York.

8. Where is Times Square?

9. What is Greenwich Village?

10. Which state was originally Quaker and Presbyterian?

WASHINGTON, DC

Test your knowledge (p. 49)

1. What does the term District of Columbia refer to?

2. When did Washington, D.C., become the capital of the United States?

3. What is the history of the White House?

4. What is the Capitol?

5. What important institutions are situated in Washington, D.C.?

6. Name some famous monuments in Washington, D.C.

THE SOUTHEAST

Test your knowledge (p. 51)

1. What states make up the Southeast?

2. What changes in the Southern economy occurred after World War II?

3. Why did the government set up the Tennessee Valley Authority?

4. What music styles are traditionally associated with the South?

5. What is the capital of West Virginia?

6. What is the TVA?

7. What is the climate of Mississippi?

8. What is the heart of the “New South”?

9. What are the characteristic features of Florida?

THE MIDWEST

Test your knowledge (p. 54)

1. Which states make up the Midwest?

2. What is the population structure in the Upper Midwest?

3. What have you learnt about Chicago?

4. How many Polish Americans live in Chicago?

5. What is Detroit famous for?

6. Where is Dodge City?

7. What is Wisconsin famous for?

8. What are the most common industries in Minnesota?

THE SOUTHWEST

Test your knowledge (p. 59)

1. What are two largest Southwest states?

2. Which is the Lone Star State?

3. Which state was originally designed as Indian Territory?

4. What is the greatest attraction of Arizona?

5. Where is the Mormon region?

6. What is Las Vegas famous for?

7. Why is California one of the wealthiest states?

THE NORTHWEST

Test your knowledge (p. 61)

1. What states make up the Northwest?

2. What is the largest city in the Northwest?

3. Where is the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range?

4. Where is Glacier National Park?

OUTLYING STATES: ALASKA and HAWAII

Test your knowledge (p. 63)

1. Why is Alaska a distinct region of the USA?

2. What are the characteristic features of Hawaii?

MORE TESTS AND TASKS

TRUE OR FALSE

Carefully read each statement. If the statement is true according to information in the book, write T after it, if it is false, write F.

Try to give reasons why a statement is false.

1. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.

2. New York consists of Manhattan Island and Rhode Island.

3. Gettysburg is in Pennsylvania.

4. Tobacco is a major industry in North Carolina.

5. Elvis Presley was born in Alabama.

6. Disney World is in California.

7. Chicago lies on Lake Michigan.

8. Texas was a part of Mexico.

9. Las Vegas in California.

10. Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens are in Alaska.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST

Circle the letter a), b) or c) with the correct answer.

1. New England in the _____ region.

1. Northeast b) South c) Midwest

2. The most populated U.S. city is:

1. New York b) Los Angeles c) Chicago

3. The largest state is:

1. Texas b) Alaska c) California

4. The Grand Canyon is in _____

1. Montana b) California c) Arizona

5. The Golden Gate Bridge is in ________

1. Los Angeles b) San Francisco c) New York

6. Little Rock is in _______ .

1. Texas b) Arizona c) Arkansas

7. _______ is a Rocky Mountain state.

1. Idaho b) Montana c) Maryland

8. ________ is the capital of Texas.

1. Austin b) San Antonio c) Houston

9. _______ is a Mormon state.

1. Utah b) Michigan c) Washington

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