Social Studies Chapter 5.4 Weekly Quiz May 2nd 2025

What important even occurred on January 10th, 1901 near Beaumont, Texas?

• A huge amount of oil was discovered.

• A group of Native Americans discovered gold.

• An ancient city was unearthed by archaeologists.

What was so special about The Lucas Geyser?

• It produced about 100,000 barrels of oil per day for over a year.

• It was the biggest oil strike in the world at that time.

• It helped contribute to the creation of the Texas oil boom and the modern oil industry.

• It showed that the only source of oil in America was in Texas, nowhere else.

• It increased Beaumont, Texas's population by 40,000 in just a few months.

What was oil frequently used for at that time?

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This is an example of (a)   patterns in Native American art.

This is an example of a Native American sandpainting style.

Which Native American group was most famous for this style?

• Navajo

• Hopi

• Apache

• Lakota Sioux

This is a precious natural resource found in the Southwest and is often used in Native American jewelry.

(a)  

This is the official musical instrument of Texas. It has influenced many types of music, including rock, jazz, pop, blues, and country and western.

(a)  

How many people does The Austin City Limits Music Festival attract each year?

• about 450,000

• about four million

• about 42,000

This is a popular racing event at Southwestern rodeos.

What's it called?

• barrel racing

• lasso racing

• cowboy racing

• cowgirl racing

In what New Mexico city is the annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival held?

(a)