Texas Native Tribes and Regions Quiz

Which tribes are part of the Gulf Culture group?

• Karankawa, Coahuiltecan, Atakapan

• Apache, Comanche, Kiowa

• Caddo, Wichita, Coahuiltecan

• Tigua, Mescalero Apache, Concho

Which culture group is found in Central Texas?

• Plains Culture

• Gulf Culture

• Puebloan Culture

• South Eastern Culture

What crops did the Puebloan Culture cultivate?

• Maize, beans, squash

• Wheat, rice, potatoes

• Corn, tomatoes, peppers

• Barley, oats, rye

Which culture group were nomadic hunters who followed bison herds?

• Plains Culture

• Gulf Culture

• Puebloan Culture

• South Eastern Culture

To which culture group do the Caddo Indians belong?

• Southeastern Culture

• Plains Culture

• Gulf Culture

• Puebloan Culture

Which physical features describe the Gulf Region of Texas?

• Marshy Bays, Islands, Swamps

• Mountains, Basins, Plateaus

• Forests, Rivers, Hills

• Deserts, Plains, Valleys

Why might the Plains Culture have been nomadic?

• To follow bison herds for food

• To find new farming land

• To trade with coastal tribes

• To avoid harsh weather

How did the Gulf Culture adapt to their environment?

• By relying on fishing and gathering shellfish

• By building large cities

• By hunting bison

• By trading with Puebloan tribes

The Edwards Plateau is located in which Texas region?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountain and Basin

• North Central Plains

Which region includes rolling hills and prairies?

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountain and Basin