Week 15 Texas Symbols and Landmarks

Why was this statue built in Huntsville, Texas?

• George Washington founded Texas.

• George Washington was a good teacher.

• Sam Houston founded the United States.

• Sam Houston was an important Texas leader.

Select the next phrase in the Pledge to the Texas Flag: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God ..."

• one and indivisible

• indivisible and with honor

• with liberty and justice for all

• and to the republic for which it stands

The Texas state flower is called the greenbonnet.

• True

• False

What does this flag represent?

• Texas

• Mexico

• California

• United States

Mark the word that best completes the sentence. The Texas state bird is the _________.

• mockingbird
• hawk

• eagle

• turkey

Why is the Texas Governor’s Mansion an important landmark to Texans?

• It contains a school for top students.

• It is where the president stays when they visit.

• It is one of the oldest governor's residences in the country.

• The Texas Declaration of Independence was written inside.

Mark the name that best completes the sentence. The _________ Monument honors Texans who fought in the Texas Revolution.

• bluebonnet

• Sam Houston

• San Jacinto

• longhorn

Why is Texas often called “the Lone Star State”?

• Texans like to be alone.

• The Texas flag has one star.

• Texas has the lowest population.

• There is only one star over Texas.

The Texas state large mammal is the

• Texas Mockingbird

• Texas Tiger

• Texas Longhorn

The Texas Flag is red, _____, and blue.

• pink

• green

• white