UIL SS 5th/6th Texas History-Texas Symbols and Landmarks

Which Texas symbol is on our state flag and seal?

• The bluebonnet flower

• a bowl of chili

• The prickly pear cactus

• The Lone Star

Which Texas symbol is our state flower?

• The bluebonnet flower

• The sunflower

• The prickly pear cactus

• The Lone Star

Which Texas symbol is our state large mammal?

• horned lizard

• longhorn

• armadillo

• mockingbird

Which Texas symbol is our state sport?

• Ice Skating

• Football

• The Rodeo

• The Lone Star

What is this landmark?

• The Alamo

• The San Jacinto Monument

• The Battleship Texas

• The Republic of Texas

Which picture represents courage during the Texas Revolution?

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Having landmarks is an important way for Texas to...

• show that we're still angry about the past

• show that we honor history and value the effect it has on our state culture

• show what amazing fighters, builders, and patriots we are

• show that we are the number one state in the United States of America

Who is the elected leader of the cities of Texas?

• Senator Ted Cruz

• Mayor Sylvester Turner

• President Joe Biden

• Judge Jane Bland

What are the powers of the governor of Texas?

• serve as the chief executive of the state

• act as commander in chief of state military forces

• pardon convicted criminals

• All of the above

What are the powers of the Texas Supreme Court?

• determine if laws follow the United States Constitution

• helps balance the powers between branches of government

• can undo the decisions of the lower courts

• all of the above