Unit 1-3 Review

Which region of Texas has the highest elevation in the state?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What was the importance of Alonso Alvarez de Pineda's exploration of the Texas coast in 1519?

• His journey inspired conquistadors to explore what is now Texas.

• He was the first European to explore and map what is now the Texas coastline.

• His exploration included the first group of Europeans to enter what is now Texas.

• He led explorers to an island near present-day Galveston.

Who conquered the Aztecs in 1519 and established Mexico on site of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán?

• Cortes

• Coronado

• LaSalle

• Cabeza de Vaca

What was the main reason Native Americans moved from place to place?

• To following grazing animals like buffalo

• To develop new technology

• To find water

• To find better shelters

When La Salle built Ft. Saint Louis, it renewed Spanish interest in Texas.

• True

• False

Farming was important to the development of the Native Texans’ culture because it allowed people to

• Build log houses and teepees

• Develop flint-tipped spears and arrows

• Have a more dependable source of food.

• Fight better and win wars

A Spanish soldier-explorer who sought riches and power for himself and wealth and glory for Spain in
the conquest of the Americas was called a

• Conquistador

• Settler

• Commando

• Missionary

Why was Spain concerned about France's exploration of the region now known as Texas?

• Spain thought the French might try to take over the territory.

• Spain feared that France would encourage Native Americans to revolt.

• Spain was worried that French ships would prey on Spanish privateers.

• Spain wanted the wealth of Texas for itself.

How have people adapted to the grasslands of the Great Plains region?

• Most people in the region depend on fishing and boating.

• The dense vegetation has allowed most people to create farms.

• The high mountain ranges of the region limited its development.

• People have used the grasslands for ranching cattle, sheep, and goats.

What was the effect of Cabeza de Vaca's journey through Texas in 1535-36?

• He founded the settlement of Galveston

• He became wealthy after finding the 7 Cities of Gold

• His stories encouraged other conquistadores to explore Texas

• His expedition discouraged the French from settling Texas