TX History Era's Review (Units 1-3)

What is an "Era"?

• A distinct period of time that has unique characteristics.

• A month's worth of time.

• Measurement of 100 years.

• Measurement of One Million years.

What were the Europeans searching for in the "New World"?

• Land to settle and take from less advanced people.

• Gold from the Aztecs.

• A new place to spread their religion of Catholicism/Christianity.

• God, Glory, Gold.

This person is known as a church priest or a seminary worker.

• Conquistador.

• Rebel.

• Tejano.

• Friar.

The Spanish built ____________ to teach Native Texans about Spanish culture and convert them to the Catholic religion.

• Forts.

• Presidios.

• Missions.

• Ranches.

Who was the first European to map the Texas coastline?

• Hernan Cortez.

• Alvarez De Pineda.

• Cabeza de Vaca.

• De Zavala.

__________ were built near the missions in order to provide protection from native Indians.

• Missions.

• Iglesias.

• Border walls.

• Presidios.

The Spanish conquistador that conquered the mighty Aztec Empire.

• Hernan Cortez.

• Alvarez De Pineda.

• Cabeza De Vaca

• De la Salle

This region is home to over 70% of all Texans. There are many lakes and rivers here that make it easy to get water. What region is described?

• Mountains & Basins

• Coastal Plains

• Central Plains

• Great Plains

This region in Texas is one of the flattest places on Earth. It's very dry and has a large amount of farmland. What region is described?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains & Basins

• Central Plains

This region has only one major city, El Paso. It is super dry and is home to the highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak.

• Mountains & Basins.

• Coastal Plains.

• Central Plains.

• Great Plains.