Social Studies Assessment

Front

How is the Mayor of Houston selected?

Back

Elected by the citizens of Houston

Front

Why did Spain build missions in Texas?

Back

To claim the land and spread the Catholic Religion

Front

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a citizen in local and state elections? Voting for Candidates, Making informed choices about issues, Learning about Candidates running for office, Volunteering at a Candidate's Headquarters

Back

Volunteering at a Candidate's Headquarters

Front

If an elected city official did not follow through with campaign promises, what could you do to hold them accountable? Options: complain to a neighbor, Talk to your principal, Call 911, Speak to a city council member

Back

Speak to a city council member

Front

The city of Houston is located in which region of Texas?

Back

Coastal Plains Region

Front

Which of the following is NOT an economic activity that early immigrants to Texas used to meet their basic needs and wants?
Farming,
Drilling for oil,
Hunting,
Raising Cattle

Back

Drilling for oil

Front

Why were many Spanish missions built near rivers?

Back

To allow for irrigation for crops

Front

What is the name of the theory that describes how the American Indians migrated to Texas and North America?

Back

The Bering Strait and Land Bridge Theory

Front

Why might the Caddo trade corn, beans, and squash for buffalo meat and hides with the Comanche?

Back

the Caddo didn't hunt buffalo and Comanche didn't grow crops

Front

What animal did Europeans bring to America that changed the lives of American Indians?

Back

Horses