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WorksheetsSemester 1 Review
Total questions: 89
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Class
Date
1.
The longest growing season is in what region?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
2.
The earth, its physical features, and its people are a study of
a)
geology
b)
botany
c)
geography
d)
Star Wars
3.
Digging a ditch, cutting down trees is an example of
a)
human interaction geography
human interaction geography
human interaction geography
b)
place
c)
movement
d)
location
4.
A more complex and permanent society is a result of
a)
longer summers for growing food
b)
rise in farming
c)
moving in bands
d)
larges tribes
5.
La Relacion was a book about the way the Indians were treated by the Spanish and the culture of the Gulf Coast Indians. Who wrote it?
a)
LaSalle
b)
Coronado
c)
Cortes
d)
Cabeza de Vaca
6.
Who commanded the lost ship that arrived on Galveston Bay and he was held prisoner by the Karankawa Indians?
a)
Cabeza de Vaca
b)
Coronado
c)
Narvarez
d)
Jean LaFitte
7.
Conquering the Aztecs and their riches allowed which explorer to become the new leader?
a)
Cabeza de Vaca
b)
Cortes
c)
Coronado
d)
DeSote
8.
The mapping of the Gulf Coast began in which year?
a)
1821
b)
1519
c)
1836
d)
2015
9.
The Spanish missions were not successful because
a)
the Indian population did not grow
b)
the Indians did not like mission life
c)
it was a costly endeavor
d)
all of the above
10.
Corpus Christi de Ysleta was the first
a)
permanent village in the Great Plains
b)
permanent village of the Europeans
c)
permanent village of the Caddos
d)
permanent village of San Saba
11.
The main food group for the Great Plains Indians was
a)
beans and rice
b)
buffalo
c)
tacos and enchiladadas
d)
Kentucky Fried Chicken
12.
The Native Americans loved life in the Spanish missions because they wanted to change cultures and they loved the food served.
a)
true
b)
false
13.
The Gulf Coast Indians could not go to Bass Pro Shop for mosquito spray. What did they do?
a)
went to Cabello's instead
b)
went to Academy
c)
went to Sam's
d)
killed an alligator and rubbed its grease on them
14.
The settlers came to Texas to
a)
find Tex Mex
b)
find adventure and cheap land
c)
to move to a big city
d)
find armadillos
15.
Why was 1821 important?
a)
Napoleon sold us France
b)
Adams Onis Treaty signed
c)
Texas became independent
d)
Mexico became independent
16.
1718 was important because
a)
the first missions were built in San Antonio
b)
Cabeza de Vaca escaped from the Indians
c)
Nacohdoghes was built
d)
Ft. Saint Louis was destroyed
17.
Why was 1836 important?
a)
San Antonio was built
b)
the US gained independence from Mexico
c)
the Civil War ended
d)
Texas gained independence from Mexico
18.
What was the world-wide movement to change the rulers from kings and queens to an elected body of people?
a)
Mexican Revolution
b)
Civil War
c)
Enlightenment
d)
explorers coming to America
19.
What was the attempt by settlers from Nacogdoches to declare their independence?
a)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
b)
Mier y Teran inquiry
c)
Affair at Ananhuac
d)
Fredonian Rebellion
20.
Which border river is to the east of Dallas?
a)
Red
b)
Trinity
c)
Rio Grande
d)
Sabine
21.
If I told you to meet me between Starbucks and the Gap, I would be exhibiting what?
a)
cardinal directions
b)
relative location
c)
absolute location
d)
wishful thinking
22.
Which border river is to the north of Dallas?
a)
Red
b)
Sabine
c)
Rio Grande
d)
Neches
23.
What type of housing did the Puebloans have?
a)
teepees
b)
brush huts
c)
adobe houses
d)
roundhouses
24.
What type of housing did the Caddos have?
a)
adobe houses
b)
roundhouses
c)
teepees
d)
brush huts
25.
Which explorer mapped the Gulf Coast?
a)
Cortes
b)
Pineda
c)
Cabeza de Vaca
d)
Coronado
26.
Coronado was the first to see the
a)
Grand and Palo Duro Canyons
b)
Prairie Dogs
c)
Armadillos
d)
alligators
27.
Why was Moscosco important?
a)
He continued DeSoto's southeastern exploration
b)
He was with Coronado at the Grand Canyon
c)
He built the fires for Cabeza de Vaca
d)
He was the quarterback for the Dragons
28.
Why did the Catholics build the missions in Texas?
a)
continue the Catholic regligion
b)
bring new farming methods to the Indians
c)
run off the French
d)
ran out of room in Louisiana
29.
Why did Moses Austin come to Texas?
a)
set up a food truck
b)
be the coach of the Dallas Cowboys
c)
play for the Rangers
d)
bring families to Texas to settle
30.
The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition ended at
a)
the Alamo
b)
Texas Stadium
c)
Battle of Medina
d)
the Chicken War
31.
The Spaniard who settle along the Rio Grande and founded Laredo was
a)
Jose Gutierrez de Lara
b)
Jose de Escandon
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Coronado
32.
Father Hidalgo helped gain independence for
a)
Texas
b)
Louisiana
c)
Oklahoma
d)
Mexico
33.
Who was the Father of Texas?
a)
Jerry Jones
b)
Tony Romo
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Ryan Wilson
34.
The Battle of Lexington is also known as
a)
the Battle of the Bands
b)
the Battle of the Stars
c)
the Battle of the Cowboys
d)
the Battle of Gonzales
35.
What do I want from Santa Claus?
a)
a new iPad Pro
b)
a Hover Board
c)
Ken and Barbie
d)
A trip to the Alamo
36.
What is the largest city in the Mountains and Basins?
a)
Pecos
b)
Ft. Davis
c)
El Paso
d)
Alpine
37.
The Spanish were not happy about LaSalle building a fort in what we known as Texas. How did they handle the bad situation?
a)
paid off the Karankawa Indians
b)
sent for more soldiers
c)
decided to join the French and make a large settlement
d)
sent a force to destroy Ft. St. Louis
38.
Why were the Spanish fearful of the Americans?
a)
they feared they would get rid of Mexican food
b)
they would make everyone change religions
c)
they would outnumber the Spanish and take over
d)
they were scared of their spirits
39.
When traveling from east to west across the state, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?
a)
the elevation decreases
b)
the elevation increases
c)
wide open prairies span all across Texas
d)
canyons and basins turn into coastal plains
40.
Which number represents the Red River, an important border barrier?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
41.
Which sequence of events is in correct chronological order?
a)
-Cabeza de Vace reports on Texas
-Pineda maps Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Pineda maps Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
b)
-Pineda Maps Texas
-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
c)
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Loui-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-Pineda maps Texas
-Pineda maps Texas
d)
-Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Pineda maps Texas
-La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
-Pineda maps Texas
42.
Is the following list of events in the correct order?
A. Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
B. Mexico gained independence from Spain
C. Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
D. Empresarios were granted contracts
A. Moses Austin was given permission to settle in Texas
B. Mexico gained independence from Spain
C. Mexican Constitution of 1824 was drafted
D. Empresarios were granted contracts
a)
Yes
b)
No
43.
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1839 was to-
a)
block Mexicans from settling in Texas
b)
end the trade between Texas and Mexico
c)
prevent Texas from declaring independence
d)
stop immigration from the United States to Texas
44.
How did the Battle of Gonzales contribute to the success of the Texas Revolution?
a)
It demonstrated that few people could resist the superior military strength of the Mexican army
b)
it showed the Mexican governement that the Texas army was well armed and equipped
c)
it proved to Texans that the Mexican army could be defeated and independence achieved
d)
it motivation the United States to support the independence of Texas
45.
The graphic above illustrates Stephen F. Austin's changing attitude towards fight for independence from Mexico. This change was brougt about because of Austin's
a)
arrest by Mexican officials
b)
creation of the Mier y Teran report
c)
work to pass the Law of April 6, 1839
d)
participation in the Fredonian Rebellion
46.
Which region of Texas is the largest and most populated? [and it's the one that YOU live in]
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Mountains and Basins
d)
Great Plains
47.
What important event happened in 1519? [hint: this was the same year that Cortes conquered the Aztecs]
a)
Coronado found the seven cities of Cibola
b)
Columbus discovered Australia and Antartica
c)
Cabeza de Vaca was killed by angry Karankawas
d)
Pineda mapped the coast of Texas
48.
Name the French explorer who shipwrecked on the coast of Texas in 1685, set up a French settlement, and was later killed by his own men.
a)
Cabeza de Vaca
b)
Columbus
c)
La Salle
d)
Coronado
49.
What mission was the first permanent settlement of Europeans set up in Texas?
Hint - it was built in 1682 and located in the El Paso area
Hint - it was built in 1682 and located in the El Paso area
a)
San Juan Bautista
b)
Diego del Paso
c)
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
d)
San Francisco de los Tejas
50.
What important mission was built in 1718? hint: it will eventually be called "the Alamo"
a)
San Francisco de los Tejas
b)
San Juan Bautista
c)
San Antonio de Valero
d)
Santa Cruz de San Saba
51.
In what year did Mexico win its independence from the country of Spain?
Hint - This is the same year that Stephen F. Austin brought the first of the "Old 300" settlers to Texas
Hint - This is the same year that Stephen F. Austin brought the first of the "Old 300" settlers to Texas
a)
1803
b)
1810
c)
1817
d)
1821
52.
What year was San Antonio established?
a)
1519
b)
1718
c)
1821
d)
1836
53.
What year did Mexico gain their independence?
a)
1519
b)
1718
c)
1821
d)
1836
54.
Who did Mexico gain their independence from?
a)
U.S.
b)
Spain
c)
France
d)
England
55.
What year did Texas gain their independence from Mexico?
a)
1519
b)
1718
c)
1821
d)
1836
56.
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
a)
Gonzales
b)
Alamo
c)
Goliad
d)
San Jacinto
57.
Which of the following is in the correct sequence?
a)
San Antonio is established, Pineda maps the coastline, La Salle establishes Ft. St. Louis, SFA establishes his colony
b)
Pineda maps the coastline, La Salle estalished Ft. St. Louis, San Antonio is established, SFA establishes his colony
58.
Who was an empresario who led the Old 300 to Texas and established the capital of his colony along the Brazos River?
a)
Juan Seguin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Green De Witt
59.
Martin de Leon and Moses Austin were known as what?
a)
Explorers
b)
Empresarios
c)
Filibusters
60.
What stopped U.S. immigration to Texas?
a)
Turtle Bayou Resolutions
b)
Law of April 6, 1830
c)
The Consultation
d)
The Conventions of 1832 & 1833
61.
Which best describes Spain's interest in Texas.
a)
Never interested
b)
Interest was always high
c)
When they thought gold was in Texas they were interested, then when they found none, they lost interest, France came to Texas they are interested again
d)
Interested when they thought there was gold, then lost interest in TX completely
62.
What 2 rivers flowed through Austin's colony, where American colonists settled?
a)
Colorado & Red
b)
Brazos & Rio Grande
c)
Colorado & Trinity
d)
Brazos & Colorado
63.
As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States —
a)
became smaller
b)
declared war on France
c)
doubled in size
d)
became less powerful
64.
The three rivers that form the borders of Texas are —
a)
Red River, Canadian River, Rio Grande
b)
Sabine River, Neches River, Rio Grande
c)
Red River, Sabine River, Rio Grande
d)
Red River, Sabine River, Guadalupe River
65.
According to the quotation, why would Austin's colony appeal to Americans?
a)
Land was difficult to farm on and many settlers faced Native American attacks.
b)
Land was cheap, good for farming, and provided many natural resources.
c)
Land was swampy and not suited for settlement.
d)
Land was limited in its natural resources and provided poor opportunities to farm.
66.
The primary reason missions failed in Texas was the —
a)
resistance of American Indians to adapt
b)
abundant supplies
c)
the war between the French and Spanish
d)
extermination of the buffalo
67.
Why was the buffalo important to the Native American people?
a)
The Spanish explorers were afraid of them.
b)
Buffalo stampedes cleared the land for farming.
c)
Herds provided protection from neighboring tribes.
d)
Food, shelter, and tools were provided by the animal.
68.
The Native Americans pictured here were most likely —
a)
nomadic
b)
sedentary
c)
vegetarian
d)
gold miners
69.
Which of the following would best describe the Spanish legacy in Texas?
a)
The Spanish settlers adopted the Native American way of life.
b)
Spain explored America and left many customs and cultural ideas in the Southwest part of America.
c)
The conquistadors took the gold and left no evidence of their exploration throughout Texas and South America.
d)
France was the only country to explore Texas conquering all regions with ease.
70.
What completes the diagram?
a)
Develop friendly relationships with Natives and Tejanos.
b)
Own slaves in order to farm
c)
Become a Spanish citizen
d)
Convert religion to Catholic
71.
According to the map, land was divided in Texas after a land grant was obtained from the Mexican Government. In order to bring new settlers to Texas, who needed to obtain a land grant?
a)
an empresario
b)
a presidio
c)
a conquistador
d)
a Federalist
72.
According to the map, land was divided in Texas after a land grant was obtained from the Mexican Government. In order to bring new settlers to Texas, who needed to obtain a land grant?
a)
an empresario
b)
a presidio
c)
a conquistador
d)
a Federalist
73.
The name Texas comes from the word “Tejas” which means friends. Who gave Texas its name?
a)
Spanish Colonists
b)
Caddo Native American Tribe
c)
A Catholic Priest
d)
Stephen F. Austin
74.
One conclusion that can be drawn about Spanish missions in Texas is-
a)
Spain wanted to convert Native Americans to the Catholic religion
b)
The Spanish stopped building missions after gaining the Louisiana Territory.
c)
All modern Texas cities were established on or near the main Spanish missions
d)
Conflicts with the French led to the destruction or failure of the majority of the Spanish mission
75.
what was the point of view and goal of the Spanish in developing the mission-presidio system?
a)
The Spanish wanted to learn more about the arts and trading from the Natives and the Spanish wanted to have the Natives help in the conquest of Texas.
b)
The Spaniards wanted to gain a foothold or bigger presence in Mexico by use of the encomienda system to civilize the Natives.
c)
That the Natives were in need of European civilization and religion and that the Spanish wanted to gain a foothold or bigger presence in Texas
d)
The Natives, according to the Spanish, were inferior because they had no cities but could be used in the conquest of Texas.
76.
Who were the “Old 300”?
a)
the first colonists in Stephen F. Austin’s Texas colony
b)
the colonists who came with Moses Austin to Mexico
c)
the colonists who died on the Lively Ship
d)
the New Colonists in Texas from Mexico
77.
Why did Stephen F. Austin choose to locate his colony where he did?
a)
Rich resources were nearby and could be used by industries that he invited
b)
It was near Mexico City where he would often visit.
c)
It was near the Rio Grande which separated the colony from Mexico
d)
The land was good for farming and there were large rivers nearby for transportation
78.
Why did the Mexican forces first come to the city of Gonzales?
a)
to teach the Texans a lesson about how Santa Anna doesn’t show anyone mercy
b)
to burn the city to the ground
c)
to retrieve a cannon in fear that the Texans would use it against them
d)
to imprison the Texas rebel Sam Houston
79.
Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested after visiting Mexico?
a)
He trespassed on Mexican-owned property in Texas
b)
He threatened Vice President Gomez Farias
c)
Mexican officials thought he challenged their authority
d)
The people of Texas had organized a local government
80.
What are the 3 G’s of exploration?
a)
Gold, God, Goory
b)
Gold, Grow, Glory
c)
Gold, God, Glory
d)
God, Grow, Gorry
81.
Which colored region represents the Mountains and Basins region?
a)
Pink
b)
Blue
c)
Green
d)
Orange
82.
What is the definition of “nomadic”?
a)
Staying in one place and not moving.
b)
Moving from place to place with no permanent home.
c)
Riding a horse to travel somewhere
d)
People who farm the land.
83.
Which colored region represents the Coastal Plains?
a)
Pink
b)
Blue
c)
Green
d)
Orange
84.
Which colored region represents the Great Plains?
a)
Pink
b)
Orange
c)
Blue
d)
Green
85.
Which colored region represents the North Central Plains?
a)
Blue
b)
Green
c)
Pink
d)
Orange
86.
What river forms the boundary between Texas and Mexico?
a)
Red River
b)
Rio Grande River
c)
Lake Travis
d)
Colorado River
87.
He came looking for a city of gold/Cibola, but found "nothing of value" which made Spain stop sending more explorers....
a)
Coronado
b)
Columbus
c)
Cortes
d)
Pineda
88.
Why was Fort St. Louis a threat to Spain?
a)
It was the center of French and Native American operations against Spain in the Americas.
b)
It was a French fort within territory that Spain believed was part of New Spain.
c)
It was a very effective military outpost for France.
d)
It was the capital of a new French colony near New Spain.
89.
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin?
a)
He established a mission at Galveston Bay.
b)
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas.
c)
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas.
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