Texas History Review

Where did the name for Texas come from?

• from Tex-Mex food

• a Spanish word

• Mr. Barry's great-great-great-great-grandfather thought it sounded cool

• the Native American word Tejas

What does "Tejas" mean?

• Fritos

• friendship

• fellowship

• Fruit Loops

What is the state flower of Texas?

• Indian paintbrush

• bluebonnet

• daisy

• pollen

How did Texas get the nickname "Lone Star State"?

• it's hard to see stars in the sky

• only one famous person has come from Texas

• the one star on the state flag

• Lone Moon State wasn't catchy

The red of the state flag is for...

• bravery

• strength

• loyalty

The blue of the state flag is for...

• bravery

• strength

• loyalty

The white of the state flag is for...

• bravery

• strength

• loyalty

Texas is the largest state in the United States.

• false

• true

Which region of the United States is Texas located?

• southwest

• northeast

• northwest

• Midwest

Which river does NOT flow through Texas?

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Red River