7th grade Exam Corrections #1

Which of the following is TRUE of all American Indian groups in Texas?

• they almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on.
• They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs.
• They ignored their environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without natural resources.
• They used up one natural resource, then learned to use another to meet their needs.

In determining the lifestyle of American Indians in early Texas, which of the following would likely provide the BEST information?

• databases and graphs
• media and news
• biographies
• artifacts

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?

• American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.
• Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.
• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.
• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.

In which region will you find the natural landmark Palo Duro Canyon?

• Mountains and Basins
• Great Plains
• North Central Plains
• Coastal Plains

In which region of Texas did the Tigua live?

• Great Plains
• Gulf Coastal Plains
• Mountain and Basin Region
• North Central Plains

What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?

• Lack of significant water resources
• Cold winters and humid hot summers
• Flat land suitable for farming or ranching
• Major cities with large metropolitan areas

Based on what we know, which of the following accounts for the location of Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso?

• The cities are located along the state borders.
• The cities are located in close proximity to each other.
• The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler.
• The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.

In which region is the Beg Bend National Park located?

• Great Plains
• Coastal Plains
• North Central Plains
• Mountains and Basins

How are the Coahuilecan similar to the Karankawa?

• They were mound builders.
• They were primarily buffalo hunters.
• They were nomads along the Gulf Coast.
• They were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes.

In which region of Texas did the Comanches live?

• Gulf Coast
• Mountain and Basin Region
• East Texas
• Great Plains