Texas History Semester 1 Exam Review

What notable event in Texas history occurred in the year 1519?

• A. The founding of San Antonio.

• B. The first European settlement in Texas.

• C. Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda mapped the Texas coastline.

• D. The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

From which country did Mexico gain its independence in 1821?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

Which year marks Mexico's independence from Spain?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

• 1848

What was one of the causes of death for many Karankawa?

• Starvation

• Diseases caused by interactions with Europeans

• Animal attacks

• Natural disasters

How did the Karankawa navigate the waterways when encountering European explorers?

• Rafts

• Dugout canoes

• Kayaks

• Rowboats

Which city serves as a major commercial center in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Houston

• Dallas

• El Paso

• Austin

What type of natural vegetation is found in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Pine trees

• Cacti, yucca, and shrubs

• Oak trees

• Grasslands

Which region of Texas is characterized by high elevations and a dry climate?

• Coastal Plains

• Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What type of vegetation is common in a dry climate like the Mountains and Basins region?

• Rainforest

• Deciduous trees

• Cacti and shrubs

• Grasslands

Which region of Texas is home to more citizens than any other region?

• Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins