Natural Texas and Its People

What does the term "indigenous" mean when referring to people in Texas history?

• People who moved to Texas from Europe

• People who are native to a particular region

• People who work in agriculture

• People who live in cities

Which of the following is an example of a physical geographic feature found in Texas?

• The Spanish language

• The Rio Grande River

• Cotton farming

• Oil drilling

What is the best definition of "agriculture"?

• The study of rocks

• The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals

• The movement of people from place to place

• The use of natural resources for energy

Which word describes a group of people who move from place to place in search of food?

• Sedentary

• Nomadic

• Indigenous

• Agricultural

What does "natural resources" refer to?

• Man-made buildings

• Materials found in nature that people use

• Types of government

• Cultural traditions

Which term refers to the way of life, beliefs, and customs of a group of people?

• Region

• Culture

• Agriculture

• Sedentary

A "region" in Texas history is best described as:

• A type of natural resource

• An area with common physical or cultural characteristics

• A farming technique

• A group of indigenous people

What does "sedentary" mean when describing a group of people?

• They move from place to place

• They stay in one place and build permanent homes

• They only hunt animals

• They live in cities

A group of people in Texas built permanent homes and farmed the land. What can you infer about their lifestyle?

• They were nomadic

• They were sedentary and practiced agriculture

• They only hunted animals

• They moved every season

Explain how the physical geographic features of Texas could lead to the development of different cultures among indigenous groups.

• All groups would have the same culture regardless of geography

• Different features like rivers, plains, and mountains provided different resources, leading to unique ways of life

• Physical features only affect animals, not people

• Culture is not influenced by geography