Texas Monuments and Symbols Quiz

What is a monument?

• A type of book that was written to remember an important event.

• A type of structure that was created to keep alive the memory of a person or event.

• A type of natural landmark like a mountain or river.

• A type of painting that is displayed in a museum.

Which of the following is an example of a monument?

• A science textbook

• A historical building

• A city park

• A modern office building

Where is the Alamo located?

• Dallas, TX

• San Antonio, TX

• Houston, TX

• Austin, TX

What was the Alamo originally built as?

• A fortress

• A Spanish mission

• A government building

• A school

In what year was the Battle of the Alamo?

• 1718

• 1836

• 1883

• 1901

What did the Alamo become a symbol of after the Battle of the Alamo?

• Spanish colonization

• Texas independence

• Catholic Church

• American expansion

When was the San Jacinto Monument built?

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

• 1980

How much taller is the San Jacinto Monument compared to the Washington Monument?

• 5 feet taller

• 10 feet taller

• 15 feet taller

• 20 feet taller

How much does the star on top of the San Jacinto Monument weigh?

• 120 tons

• 220 tons

• 320 tons

• 420 tons

In which year was the statue built to celebrate Sam Houston's 200th birthday?

• 1894

• 1994

• 2004

• 1984