American Indians in Texas History

How long ago did peoples arrive in the Americas?

• More than 14 years ago

• More than 1,400 years ago

• More than 14,000 years ago

• More than 140 years ago

Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca first met the (a)   tribe in Texas.

• Comanches
• Jumanos
• Caddos
• Karankawas

What did the Karankawas use to fend off mosquitos?

• Mud and leaves

• Fish oil

• Shark and alligator grease

• Tree sap

What crops did the Caddos farm?

• Corn and beans

• Tomatoes and peppers

• Rice and potatoes

• Wheat and barley

Match the following reasons with their corresponding events that led to the decline of the Caddo population between 1646 and 1816:

• Starvation due to crop failure

• Lack of food

• Outbreaks of smallpox and influenza

• Natural disasters

• Conflicts with neighboring tribes

• War with other tribes

• Destruction caused by floods and storms

• New diseases brought by Europeans

Match the following tribes with their known skills.

• Known for their coastal fishing skills

• Caddos

• Known for their trading and language skills

• Jumanos

• Known for their trading and language skills

• Karankawas

• Known for their horse riding and hunting skills

• Comanches

_____ led the attack that killed the remaining Karankawas in 1858.

The name of the Comanche territory was (a)  

• Karankawa Coast
• Jumano Land
• Caddo Nation
• Comanchería