Texas Citizenship and Culture Quiz

Which of the following is not an example of being informed during an election?

• letting other people influence your vote

• finding trusted sources of election information

• knowing candidate's names and what they stand for

Who was the Queen of Balero, Reigned over Tejano music scene from the 1940s into the 1960s. and was the most well-known of the female Spanish -language singers?

• Lydia Mendoza

• Adina de Zavala

• Julius Lorenzo Cobb Bledsoe

• Chelo Silva

By the 1970s, Richards was well-versed in politics and political campaigns. In 1976,

Richards was elected to the Travis County Commissioners Court. This was the start of her

formal political career. She served as a county commissioner for six years before being

elected as the state treasurer of Texas. She served in this office for eight years. Richards

worked for many years to improve the organization and structure of the state’s

treasury.

“Ann Richards”

How did Richards demonstrate good citizenship according to the passage?

• She taught people how to vote.

• She engaged in civic service.

• She cared for her family.

• She was an entrepreneur.

Texans often speak with pride about the “Six

Flags Over Texas.” This refers to the six nations that governed Texas from the 1500s to

the present. The flags of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the

Confederate States of America, and the United

States have each flown over Texas at one time

in history.

Which nation has NOT controlled Texas at one time?

• United States

• Portugal

• Mexico

• France

Which quality do good political leaders NOT possess?

• cultural awareness

• poor communication skills

• intelligence

• courage

After the war, González served on the San Antonio City Council. He worked to make sure that all people in his city were treated fairly. Soon after, Henry became a member of the Texas State Senate. In 1961, he became the first Mexican-American from Texas to be elected to the U.S. Congress. He fought for people's rights to education, housing, and good-paying jobs. “Henry B. Gonzalez

What was one goal of Gonzalez's public service?

• reinstating the Republic of Texas

• expanding U.S. territory into Mexico

• creating equal opportunities for all people

• becoming president of the United States

What is the significance of Texas Independence Day?

• It is when Texan leaders declared freedom from Mexico

• It commemorates victory over the French army

• It is the day enslaved people in Texas were freed.

• It is the day the first Texas constitution was ratified.

Took place in 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced that the Civil War was over, and enslaved people in Texas were informed about the Emancipation Proclamation.

• Oktoberfest

• Fiesta San Antonio

• Cinco de Mayo

• Juneteenth

Texans often speak with pride about the “Six Flags Over Texas.” This refers to the six nations that governed Texas from the 1500s to the present. The flags of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States have each flown over Texas at one time in history.

“Six Flags Over Texas”

Which nation has NOT controlled Texas at one time?

• France

• Portugal

• Mexico

• United States

Praised for the ability to sing in several languages, made song "OI" Man River" an American classic, and was born in Waco, Texas

Which of the following completes the web?

• Julius Lorenzo Cobb Bledsoe

• Adina de Zavala

• Chelo Silva

• Lydia Mendoza