CBA 1

Which region of Texas is known for having the biggest cities and most rainfall?

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

The North Central Plains of Texas border which state?

• Louisiana

• New Mexico

• Oklahoma

• Arkansas

Fill in the blank: The Great Plains of Texas have the largest land area and include the cities of _______ and Amarillo.

• A) Austin

• B) Dallas

• C) El Paso

• D) Houston

Which region of Texas is located in the far west and receives the least rainfall?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which tribes are associated with the Gulf cultural group in Texas?

• Caddo & Tonkawa

• Comanche, Apache, Kiowa

• Karankawas & Coahuiltecan

• Tigua, Jumanos

The Plains cultural group is located in the _______ of Texas.

• Coast

• Panhandle

• Far west

• Northeast

Which of the following was a reason for European exploration during the Age of Contact?

• Spread of Buddhism

• Glory

• Search for spices

• Establishing colonies.

Alonso Pineda was the first European to map the ______ coast.

• Florida

• California

• Texas

• New York

Who established the first mission in Texas, San Francisco de los Tejas, to convert Native Americans?

• Count José de Escandón

• Antonio Margil de Jesus

• Fray Damian Massanet

• Father Francisco Hidalgo

Count José de Escandón is known as the 'Father of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.' He brought ______ settlers to South Texas and founded Laredo.

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 7,000

• 8,000