Texas History Unit 2 Review

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.

How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawa?

• They were mound builders.

• They were primarily buffalo hunters.

• They were nomads along the Gulf Coast.

• They were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes.

Which region would you find Big Bend National Park?

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basin

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

Which letter represents Dallas on the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which number represents the Red River?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which city is represented by the letter B?

• Houston

• Austin

• El Paso

• San Antonio

Which city is represented by the letter C?

• Houston

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Brownsville

Historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to —

• predict the future

• analyze historical maps

• record economic data about Texas

• organize information about the past

Where on the map is the location of the most westward city in Texas? 

• C

• A

• D

• E