Week 8 quiz

Texas has _____ geographical regions.

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How is the Texas Constitution similar to the Constitution of the United States?

• They both started the constitution after declaring freedom from Mexico.

• They both have three branches of government.

Which group of American Indians were known for the large mounds they built for temples and burial grounds?

• Karankawa

• Caddo

• Jumano

• Comanche

Which of the following is NOT a reason why it became hard for the Comanche to survive?

• They were pushed off their land and onto the west Texas desert.

• Diseases like cholera and small pox killed them.

• Buffalo were hunted to near extinction.

• They had many battles with the US army.

An informed voter is a citizen who ___________?

• Must read the Constitution before voting.

• Will learn about the issues and the people for whom they are voting.

The most important natural resource for early Texas settlers was/were _________________?

• Plants and animals for food.

• Rock caves for shelter.

• Fresh water for drinking.

Earliest groups of people in Texas.

• Archaic Indians

• Paleoamericans

• Prehistoric Indians

• Historic American Indians

Texas communities were built around ________.

• Train stations

• Water

The Governor works in this branch of the government.

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Texas gulf coast tribe.

• Karankawa

• Caddo

• Jumano

• Comanche