Fall Final

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 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 resources

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

How does the geography of the Great Plains differ from the Coastal Plains in Texas?

• 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

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

How is the amount of precipitation in East Texas different from the amount in West Texas?

• East Texas gets more rain than West Texas

• West Texas gets more snow than East Texas

• East Texas gets approximately 25 cm or less precipitation per year

• West Texas gets more than 75 cm of precipitation per year

Which number represents the Rio Grande, an important border barrier?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which city is marked by the letter B?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

• El Paso

Which city is marked with the letter C?

• Dallas

• El Paso

• Austin

• Houston

The Tigua and the Jumano were different from the other native inhabitants of Texas because --

• They grew amaranth instead of maize

• Their houses were made from adobe

• They rode horses while hunting buffalo

• Their communities were led by women

In which region of Texas did the Comanches live?

• Gulf Coast

• Mountain and Basin

• East Texas

• Great Plains