VA Studies WSES 3 Flashcards
What is the Eastern Shore?
A peninsula bordered by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east
Who explored and surveyed the Dismal Swamp?
George Washington
Which water feature contains a variety of wildlife?
Dismal Swamp
Where is Lake Drummond located?
Coastal Plain(Tidewater) Surrounded by the Dismal Swamp
Why did Christopher Columbus call the people in the lands he discovered “Indians”?
Because he thought he was in the Indies (near China)
What evidence is there that American Indians (native peoples) lived in all areas of the state?
Artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, and other tools that have been found tell a lot about the people who lived in Virginia.
What were the three major language groups found in Virginia?
Algonquian, Siouan, Iroquoian
Where were these three language groups located? (Algonquian, Siouan, Iroquoian)
Algonquian was spoken primarily in the Tidewater region; the Powhatan’s were a member of this group.
Siouan was spoken primarily in the Piedmont region; Monacans were a member of this group
Iroquoian was spoken in Southwestern Virginia and in Southern Virginia near what is today North Carolina; the Cherokee were part of this group
What are some characteristics of Virginia’s climate?
The climate in Virginia is relatively mild with distinct seasons-spring, summer, fall and winter-resulting in a variety of vegetation
What covers most of Virginia’s land?
Forests which have a variety of trees
