Page 113. What river did the Mormon Trail follow on it's way to the Salt Lake Valley?
The Platte River
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
10
pg. 99. A word that means "when a person or people are harassed, bullied, or discriminated against because of their beliefs"
Persecution
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
10
Pg. 103. This person was known as the "American Moses". He was the second leader of the Mormon church. We was known as the greatest town-builder and colonizer in U.S. history. He helped build Salt Lake City and over 300 other settlements.
Brigham Young
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
10
Is coal or natural gas a renewable resource?
Nope! Since it takes tens of millions of years to form, both wouldn't be considered 'renewable'. Sunlight, water, wind, and timber are examples of renewable
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
baam
Lose 20 points!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
lifesaver
Give 20 points!
Oops!
5
Who has the best beard in Salt Lake City?
Mr. Mitchell, of course.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
5
Pg. 108. When did the Mormon pioneers first arrive in the Salt Lake Valley?
July 24, 1847 - which because Pioneer Day, a state holiday and another excuse to light off fireworks!
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Pg. 90. The group of pioneers that traveled through Utah but got stuck in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Half of the 87 people died and many were eaten to survive.
The Donner-Reed Party
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
5
Pg. 100. The founder and first leader of the Mormon religion; a presidential candidate in 1844 who was made a martyr that same year.
Joseph Smith
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
baam
Lose 25 points!
Oops!
magnet
Take 25 points!
Okay!
shark
Other team loses 10 points!
Okay!
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
gift
Win 5 points!
Okay!
baam
Lose 25 points!
Oops!
15
Why do most Utahns live along the Wasatch mountain range?
The snowpack in the mountains feeds plenty of rivers and streams, which support the large population of people in the area.
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
10
Why are all 5 of Utah's National Parks located on the Colorado Plateau?
The geology of the region is incredibly unique. The rock formations, including arches, slot canyons, and hoodoos are world class
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
Pg. 102. The Mormon's moved from place to place as they looked for refuge. In other words they made an ____________, which is the emigration of a large group of people.
