Texas History

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

•  His exploration included
  the first group of Europeans to enter what is now Texas.
•  His journey inspired conquistadores
  to explore what is now Texas.
• He was the first European
  to explore and map what is now the
  Texas coastline.
• He led explorers to an
  island near
  present-day Galveston.

Which of the following statements 
best summarizes La Salle's leadership?​

•  ​La Salle was personally 
  responsible for all of the 
  unfortunate events that happened at Fort St. Louis.
• La Salle never attempted to 
  take advantage of France's 
  claims to the Mississippi River Valley.
• La Salle was timid and 
  unable to respond in any positive 
  way to the challenges of establishing a colony.
• La Salle was brave and daring 
  but lacked navigation skills 
  and the confidence of his followers.

What concerns did Native Americans have about living in a mission?

• They did not want to give up their own traditions and culture.
• They were concerned about the number of diseases causing death.
• They tried to avoid living in the missions to prevent getting sick.
• All of the above

First explorer to map the Texas coast

• Alvarez de Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Coronado
• Moscoso

Spanish soldiers who sought wealth and glory?

• Real estate agents
• Zoro
• Conquistadors
• Friars

The outpost built by La Salle in Texas was named......

• La Salle's House
• Fort Hood
• Fort St. Louis
• Fort Tiger

Who was part of the expedition that shipwrecked in Galveston and was saved by the Karankawas?

• Cabeza de gato
• Cabeza de pollo
• Cabeza de vaca
• Cabeza de mesa

How is the Coastal Plains different from the Mountains and Basins?

• The Coastal Plains has more Mountains

• The Coastal Plains has more rivers

• The Mountains and Basins has more rivers

• The Mountains and Basins region has more rain

Which region would i find the Palo Duro Canyon?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

Big Bend National Park is located in which region?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains