Regions and Indians

Why is Natural Texas and Its People considered an era in Texas

• It is recognized by American Indians as their only historical er

• It is a time that defines Texas culture today

• It introduces the first contacts between all native groups and Europeans

• It defines a time for study of both geographic causes and historical effects on Texas history.

What similarities do the Kiowa and the Apache share

• They were nomads who depended on the buffalo for survival

• They built dome­shaped grass huts

• They lived near the Gulf Coast and ate primarily fish and berries

• They built permanent homes and farmed

While the Caddo lived in _________ Texas, they were still located in the ________, where fishing was a major way of life.

• West.....Coastal Plain

• West.....Great Plains

• East.....Coastal Plain

• South.....Great Plains

In which area did the Comanches live?

• Central Plains

• Mountain and Basin Region

• East Texas

• Great Plains

Which of the following is TRUE of all American Indian 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 their environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without natural resource.

• They used up one natural resource, then learned to use another to meet their needs.

Using the map above, which region will you find the natural landmark Palo Duro Canyon?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

In which region did the Jumanos live?

• Great Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plain

• Mountain and Basin Region

• Central Plains

What do the physical features of the Great Plains, Central Plains, and the Gulf Coastal Plains have in commo

• Both lack significant water resources.

• Both have plains.

• Both have cold winters.

• Both have two of the state's largest cities.

If you travel from South to West across the state of Texas, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• You will begin in a high elevation and gradually move lower in elevation.

• You will begin in a low elevation and move to a higher in elevation.

• You will begin in canyons and basins and finish in the Gulf Coastal Plain.

• You will travel through nothing but wide open prairie.

How does the physical characteristic of the coastal region differ from the Mountain and Basin region?

• The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture.

• Coastal Texas has a higher elevation.

• Coastal Texas has many rivers.

• The Mountain and Basin region has more rain.