1st 9 weeks TEXAS Review Test

Which evidence best supports the conclusion that the diagram is a mission?

• There are barracks and a workshop.

• There is a plaza and a cemetery.

• There is a cemetery and a path.

• There are Indian quarters and a church.

How does the replica of the mission shown above reflect the way Texans adapted to their environment?

• The mission was built with the front door facing north.

• The mission was constructed to withstand a hurricane.

• The mission was made from natural resources in the area.

• The mission was located near land with fertile soil for farming.

The information listed in the box would most likely be used by historians to –

• predict what the future will be like in Texas

• describe how the oil industry developed in Texas

• explain how Texas became a state in the United States

• organize the changes over time that have occurred in Texas

Which historical figure is described by the above information?

• José de Escandón

• Francisco Hidalgo

• Antonio Margil de Jesús

• Fray Damián Massanet

Which generalization about the establishment of towns is best supported by evidence on the map?

• Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River.

• Towns developed in the mountainous regions of Texas.

• Towns were well established before the building of the missions.

• Towns tended to grow near the location of missions and presidios.

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.

In which region were most successful land grants in Texas located?

• Mountain and Basin

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

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.

Which of the following was characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?

• Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.

• American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.

• Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.

• Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.

Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?

• Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.

• American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.

• Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

• Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.