Texas Regions and Native Americans

Natural Texas and Its People is considered an era because

• It is recognized by American Indians as their historical period.
• It is the only time that defines Texas culture today.
• It introduces the first contacts between all native groups and Europeans.
• It defines a time of study of both geographical causes and historical effects on Texas history. 

What similarities do the Kiowa and the Apache share?

• They were nomads who depended on buffalo.
• They built dome like grass huts.
• They built permanent buildings.
• They lived near the Gulf and ate primarily fish.

How were the Coahuiltecans and the karankawa similar?

• They were buffalo hunters
• They were mound builders
• They were mainly farmers
• They were nomads along the gulf

While the Caddo lived in _________ Texas, they were still located in the _______ where fishing was a part of life.

• West...Coastal Plains
• West...Great Plains
• East...Coastal Plains
• South...Great Plains

In which area did the Comanche live?

• Central Plains
• Mountains and Basins
• East Texas
• Great Plains

Name the region furthest to the West.

• Great Plains
• Mountains and Basins
• Coastal Plains
• Central Plains

What region on the map edges the Gulf of Mexico?

• Great Plains
• Mountains and Basins
• Coastal Plains
• North Central Plains

Which of the following is true of all Native American groups in early Texas?

• They almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on.
• They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs.
• They ignored the environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without resources.

Which region is Palo Duro canyon in?

• Great Plains
• Coastal Plains
• Mountains and Basins
• North Central Plains

The Jumanos lived in the 

• Great Plains
• North Central Plains
• Mountains and Basins
• Coastal Plains