Unique Aspects of Texas

What is the nickname of Texas, and what does it symbolize?

• The Lone Star State, symbolizing its independence

• The Sunshine State, symbolizing its warm climate

• The Empire State, symbolizing its economic power

• The Golden State, symbolizing its wealth

How does Texas's land area compare to France?

• Texas is smaller than France

• Texas is twice the size of France

• Texas is about the same size as France

• Texas is larger than France

If Texas were an independent country, how would its GDP compare to Canada?

• It would be larger than Canada's GDP

• It would be twice as large as Canada's GDP

• It would be about the same as Canada's GDP

• It would be smaller than Canada's GDP

What was Texas's status between 1836 and 1845?

• A colony of France

• A part of Mexico

• An independent nation

• A territory of the United States

What unique right does Texas have regarding its division into smaller states?

• It can divide into as many states as it wants

• It can divide into up to three states

• It can divide into up to five states

• It cannot divide into smaller states

Which cultures are prominently found in Texas?

• Deep South, Southwest, and Tejano

• Northeast, Great Plains, and Rocky Mountain

• Southeast, Northwest, and Central

• Midwest, Pacific, and Appalachian

Which languages are commonly spoken in Texas besides English?

• Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese

• French, German, and Italian

• Russian, Japanese, and Korean

• Arabic, Hindi, and Portuguese

What is a notable feature of Texas's infrastructure?

• It has the largest number of bridges

• It has the most tunnels in the US

• It has the most linear miles of highways

• It has the most airports in the US

Which natural disaster is considered the deadliest in American history and occurred in Texas?

• The San Francisco Earthquake

• Hurricane Katrina

• The Great Hurricane of Galveston

• The Chicago Fire

What is a unique aspect of Texas's tax system?

• It has the highest sales tax in the US

• It has no state income tax

• It has a luxury tax on all goods

• It has a high state income tax