Unit 1 Natural Texas and its People

How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawa?

• They were mound builders

• They were buffalo hunters

• They were nomads along the gulf coast

• They were farmers that traded with other tribes

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?

• American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

• Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.

• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.

The Caddo that originally lived in East Texas were also living in which geographic region?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plain

• Central Plains

• Mountain and Basin region

In which region of Texas did the Comanche live?

• Gulf Coast

• Mountain and Basin Region

• East Texas

• Great Plains

In which region of Texas did the Jumano live?

• Great Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plain

• Mountain and Basin Region

• Central Plains

What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?

• Lack of significant water resources

• Cold winters and humid hot summers

• Flat land suitable for farming or ranching

• Major cities with large metropolitan areas

When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?

• The elevation decreases.

• The elevation increases.

• Wide open prairies span all across Texas.

• Canyons and basins turn into coastal plains.

How does the physical environment of coastal Texas compare with that of the Mountain and Basin region?

• Coastal Texas has more rivers.

• Coastal Texas has a higher elevation.

• The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture.

• The Mountain and Basin region has long summers and warm winters.

Which number indicates the region in which Big Bend National Park is located?

• 1

• 4

• 5

• 7

Based on the information on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A,B, C, D, and E?

• The cities are located along the state borders.

• The cities are located in close proximity to each other.

• The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler.

• The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.