Texas History Unit 1 Getting to Know Texas Quiz

Each flag of The Six Flags of Texas stands for a _____________ that once ruled Texas.

• state

• country

• town

• ocean

Each state in the United States has a state song. What is the name of Texas's state song?

• The Bluebonnet Song

• Deep in the Heart of Texas

• Texas our Texas

• God Blessed Texas

What is the missing line from the Texas Pledge?

• I pledge allegiance to the flag

• with liberty and justice for all

• I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas

• we the people

This is a picture of a famous landmark in San Antonio. A battle during the Texas Revolution took place here. What is the name of this landmark?

• The State Captiol Building

• San Jacinto Monument

• The Alamo

• Six Flags of Texas

5. This memorial was built to remember the victory of the Texas Revolution that led to Texas Independence. It is located in Houston. What battle took place here?

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Antonio

• Battle of Austin

• Battle of San Jacinto

Use the following map of Texas to answer the next two questions.

Which location of the Texas map marks the location of the Alamo?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Use the following map of Texas to answer the next question.

Which location of the Texas map marks the location of the San Jacinto Monument?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following words means the ideas, customs, and way of life of a group of people?

• culture

• heritage

• traditions

• celebrations

Which of the following celebrations honors Mexico and its battle against France and today we celebrate by having parades, eating Mexican food, and wearing sombreros?

• Cinco de Mayo

• Oktoberfest

• Fiesta San Antonio

• Fourth of July

Which two of the following Texas Artists did NOT contribute to Texas's Tejano music?

• Lydia Mendoza

• Chelo Silva

• Jules Bledsoe