Natural Texas and its People (Final Exam Review)

In which region is the Big Bend National Park located?

• A. 1
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 7

In what regions of Texas did the Comanches live?

• A. Mountains and Basins
• B. North Central Plains
• C. Coastal Plains
• D. Great Plains

How do the physical characteristics of the Coastal Plains differ from the Mountains and Basins region?

• A. Coastal Texas has a higher elevation
• B. Coastal Texas has more rivers
• C. The Mountains and Basins receives the most rainfall
• D. The Mountains and Basins has long summers and mild winters.

How were the Coahuiltecans similar to the Karankawas?

• A. They built mounds as temples
• B. They were mostly buffalo hunters
• C. They were nomads along the Gulf Coast
• D. They were mainly farmers who traded with the Spanish

Which number represents the Red River, and important barrier that separates Texas from Oklahoma?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the Mississippi River?

• A. Hernan Cortez
• B. Rene-Robert Sieur de la Salle
• C. Cabeza de Vaca
• D. Francisco de Coronado

Look at the map below. Cities A, B, C, D, and E are all located near...

• A. The cities are located along state borders.
• B. The cities are located in close proximity to each other.
• C. The cities are located in the North where the weather is colder.
• D. The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.

In which natural region of Texas did the Jumanos live?

• A. Gulf Coastal Plains
• B. Central Plains
• C. Great Plains
• D. Mountains and Basins

In which region of Texas is the Palo Duro Canyon located?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• 4. D
• Option 5

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

• A. Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas
• B. Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common
• C. European settlers in Texas adapted to the Native American culture.
• D. American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.