Fall Semester Exam Review 23-24

Which region of Texas is where the most rivers are found?

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

Which is a good description of the Plains tribes in Texas?

• Lived off of buffalo and were nomadic warriors

• Were sedentary farmers

• Were nomadic fishermen

• Lived in a dry and arid climate

Which is the best description for the Gulf Coast tribes?

• Diet consisted of seafood and traveled by dugout canoes

• Lived in the plains of Texas and hunted bison

• Lived in the Mountain and Basins and were sedentary

• Gulf Coast tribes were solely focused on agriculture, neglecting other aspects of life

Describe the Mountain and Basins region of Texas

• The Mountain and Basins region is marked by vast plains and lowlands.

• This region experiences extreme cold temperatures throughout the year

• Known for its extensive forests and greenery

• This region has a very dry and arid climate.

Which best describes Cabeza de Vaca's life with the Natives?

• He used trading to to relate to the Indians and meet his needs

• Cabeza de Vaca led the Natives in numerous battles against neighboring tribes

• He spent his time with the Natives attempting to impose European customs and traditions

• Cabeza de Vaca quickly became the chief of a Native tribe

What was one of the reasons why Europeans explored Texas?

• Europeans were searching for advanced technology left by ancient civilizations

• They aimed to establish permanent settlements without any interaction with Native populations

• European explorers desired to find gold

• European explorers were avoiding conflicts and had no interest in expanding trade routes

What was the purpose of the Spanish Missions?

• Spanish Missions were established solely for military purposes and conquest

• Spanish Missions were built to serve as fancy retreats for European explorers

• The purpose of Spanish missions was to learn the Native cultures

• To strengthen Spains claim to Texas & convert Natives to Catholicism

Why did Natives not like living in missions?

• The food was not great

• The Natives had their own beliefs and were mistreated

• Natives did not like the architecture of the missions

• Natives preferred living in harsh climates

What was the reason Anglo-Americans settled Texas?

• To maintain Mexican ownership of the land

• Cheap land for farming

• To secure resources in the new land including land and gold

What is the reason for Mexicans settling Texas?

• Cheap land for farming

• to maintain Mexican ownership of the land

• To secure resources in the new land including land and gold