Week 15- Texas Symbols and Landmarks

Why was this statue built in Huntsville, Texas?

• George Washington founded Texas.

• George Washington was a good teacher.

• Sam Houston founded the United States.

• Sam Houston was an important Texas leader.

Select the next phrase in the Pledge to the Texas Flag.

"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one

state under God ...”

• “one and indivisible”

• “indivisible and with honor”

• “with liberty and justice for all”

• “and to the republic for which it stands”

The Texas state flower is called the greenbonnet.

• True

• False

What does this flag represent?

• Texas

• Mexico

• California

• The United States

Mark the word that best completes the sentence.

The Texas state bird is the ___________.

• robin

• blue jay

• mockingbird

Why is the Texas Governor’s Mansion an important

landmark to Texans?

• It contains a school for top students.

• It is where the president stays when they visit.

• It is one of the oldest governor’s residences in the

  country.

• The Texas Declaration of Independence was written inside.

Mark the name that best completes the sentence.

The ___________ Monument honors Texans who fought in the Texas Revolution.

• Devil’s Tower

• San Jacinto

• Washington

Why is Texas often called “the Lone Star State”?

• Texans like to be alone.

• The Texas flag has one star.

• Texas has the lowest population.

• There is only one star over Texas.