Texas History Quiz

What's the story behind the name 'Texas'?

• It was named after the Native American word for 'allies' or 'friends'.

• Texas was named after a famous cowboy who could lasso anything, including the stars.

• The name 'Texas' is a misspelling of the word 'T-Rex,' which is what the area was known for before the dinosaurs went extinct.

• In 1540, some Spanish explorers went to what is now east Texas and met some Native American people called the Caddo Indians.

What was the Texas Revolution?

• The Texas Revolution was a giant barbecue party where everyone ate lots of delicious Texas-style brisket and ribs.

• The Texas Revolution was a series of epic arm-wrestling matches between Texans and Mexicans to determine who was the strongest.

• The Texas Revolution was a big fight between Texans and Mexicans over who should control the land and government in Texas.

• The Texas Revolution, also known as the War of Texas Independence, occurred between October 2, 1835 and April 21, 1836.

What is the Alamo?

• A theme park in Texas

• A famous battle site

• The Alamo was a big, bad battle that happened in Texas a long time ago.

• A popular Texas dance

I am often referred to as the 'Father of Texas', Who am I?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

• William Barret Travis

I was the leader of the Texas army during the Texas Revolution, who am I?

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

I wrote the letter 'To the people of Texas and all Americans in the world', who am I?

• William Barret Travis

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

I was a hero in the Alamo battle. I was famous for my knife, sharp and strong as a bow. Who am I?

• William Barret Travis

• Thomas Jefferson

• James 'Jim' Bowie

• Abraham Lincoln

I was a hero in the Alamo battle and had a nickname: King of the Wild Frontier, Who am I?

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

• William Barret Travis

• Davy Crockett

What did Texas become after winning the Texas Revolution?

• A part of Mexico

• An independent country

• A state in the United States

• Because the people who lived in Texas wanted to have their own country.

Which of the following is the nickname of Texas?

• The Alamo State

• The Lone Star State

• The Big Apple

• The Sunshine State