Texas: Land of the Lone Star and Its Rich History

Texas: Land of the Lone Star and Its Rich History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video provides an overview of Texas, covering its origin, statehood, size, population, geography, major cities, and symbols. Texas, the 28th state of the USA, is known for its large size and population. It is located in the south-central region, bordered by four states and Mexico. Major cities include Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Texas is nicknamed the Lone Star State, symbolized by the star on its flag and seal.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the capital city of Texas?

Houston

Dallas

Austin

San Antonio

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'Tysha', from which Texas got its name, mean?

Warrior

Friend

Leader

Hunter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Texas join the United States?

1845

1861

1876

1836

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following states does NOT border Texas?

Arkansas

Louisiana

Arizona

Oklahoma

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is the most populous in Texas?

San Antonio

Houston

Dallas

Austin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nickname of Texas?

The Sunshine State

The Empire State

The Golden State

The Lone Star State

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you see the Lone Star symbol?

On the Texas state flower

On the Texas state bird

On the Texas state flag and seal

On the Texas state tree