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Worksheets7th Grade Texas History Semester Exam Review
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A map that shows the major physical features of a region such as mountains, hills, plains, deserts, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.
a)
Political
b)
Thematic
c)
Physical
d)
Topographical
2.
A map that is used to show different elevations of a region or area.
a)
Political
b)
Thematic
c)
Physical
d)
Topographical
3.
map that shows the political divisions within a specific area or region.
a)
Political
b)
Thematic
c)
Physical
d)
Topographical
4.
Lines that run east and west, measure north and south of the Equator
a)
Lines of Latitude
b)
Lines of Longitude
5.
Lines that run North to South, measure East to West of the Prime Meridian
a)
Lines of Latitude
b)
Lines of Longitude
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Equator
6.
Used to compare distance on a map or globe to distance on Earth's surface
a)
map key/ legend
b)
compass rose
c)
map scale
7.
The half of the Earth that lies north of the equator
a)
Southern Hemisphere
b)
Eastern Hemisphere
c)
Northern Hemisphere
d)
Western Hemisphere
8.
The hemisphere east of the Prime Meridian
a)
Southern Hemisphere
b)
Eastern Hemisphere
c)
Nothern Hempisphere
d)
Western Hemisphere
9.
The half of the earth that lies south of the equator
a)
Southern Hemisphere
b)
Eastern Hemisphere
c)
Northern Hemisphere
d)
Western Hemisphere
10.
The hemisphere west of the Prime Meridian
a)
Southern Hemisphere
b)
Eastern Hemisphere
c)
Northern Hemisphere
d)
Western Hemisphere
11.
The imaginary line that runs around the earth halfway between the North and South latitude
a)
Primer Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
Continents
d)
Latitude
12.
imaginary line that divides the Earth into East/West from the North Pole to the South Pole with an imaginary line along the longitude line of 0°.
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
Continents
d)
Latitude
13.
a box or other display on a map that explains the meaning of the symbols used on the map.
a)
Compass Rose
b)
Continents
c)
Map Legend
d)
Political Map
14.
displays the cardinal directions {North, South, East & West} and the intermediate directions
a)
Compass Rose
b)
Map Legend
c)
Map scale
d)
Equator
15.
What region of Texas receives highest amount of rain each year?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
16.
What region of Texas is between the Rio Grande River and the Pecos River?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
Central Plains
c)
High Plains
d)
Coastal plains
17.
What region is home to the bald eagle, armadillo, horned lizard, and the white-tailed deer?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
Central Plains
c)
Coastal Plains
d)
High Plains
18.
What region has the cities of Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Corpus Christi?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
19.
What region of Texas has a high risk of hurricanes?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
20.
Located in the Mountains and Basins, what is the highest point in Texas?
a)
Davis Mountains
b)
Chisos Mountains
c)
Guadalupe Peak
d)
Rocky Mountains
21.
What region of Texasis also known as the "Hill Country"?
a)
Mountains and Basins
b)
High Plains
c)
Central Plains
d)
Coastal Plains
22.
The Mountains and Basins of Texas receive as little as 8 inches of rain each year. Which of the following plants are able to survive in these conditions?
a)
Mesquite trees and cactus
b)
Pine trees and sunflowers
c)
Oak trees and roses
d)
Pecan trees and blue bonnets
23.
What is the name of Region A?
a)
The Coastal Plains Region
b)
The Great Plains Region
c)
The Central Plains Region
d)
The Mountains and Basins Region
24.
What is the name of Region B?
a)
The Coastal Plains Region
b)
The Great plains Region
c)
The Central Plains Region
d)
The Mountains and Basins Region
25.
What is the name of Region C?
a)
The Coastal Plains Region
b)
The Great Plains Region
c)
The Central Plains Region
d)
The Mountains and Basins REgion
26.
What is the name of Region D?
a)
The Coastal Plains Region
b)
The Central Plains Region
c)
The Great Plains Region
d)
The Mountains and Basins Region
27.
True or False: A primary source is an artifact, a document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, a recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Which of the following is not a Geography theme?
a)
Movement
b)
Region
c)
People
d)
Location
29.
Which of the following is an example of Human- Environment Interaction?
a)
Getting the mail
b)
Watching T.V.
c)
Eating supper
d)
Putting an umbrella in your car
30.
Which of the following is an example of a region?
a)
The Midwest
b)
America
c)
Europe
d)
Antarctica
31.
Who studies the earth and everything on it?
a)
geographer
b)
photographer
c)
cartographer
d)
teacher
32.
What are the two types of location?
a)
Absolute and regions
b)
Regions and places
c)
Relative and places
d)
Absolute and relative
33.
Arizona is south of Utah in which theme?
a)
Absolute
b)
Relative
c)
Region
d)
Longitude
34.
The island is 64 degrees W and 16 degrees North is an example of?
a)
Relative
b)
Absolute
c)
Place
d)
Region
35.
They speak many different African dialects in Kenya is an example of what theme of geography?
a)
Location
b)
Human Environment Interaction
c)
Region
d)
Movement
36.
I phoned my friend in Mexico on my cell phone to tell her about exciting news: is an example of what theme of geography?
a)
Location
b)
Region
c)
Human Environment Interaction
d)
Movement
37.
The river near my house has become very polluted South Korea is considerd part of the Asian Continent
a)
Location
b)
Place
c)
Human Environment Interaction
d)
Region
38.
Cabeza de Vaca was washed ashore near present-day ______.
a)
Galveston
b)
Corpus Christi
c)
Brownsville
d)
Amarillo
39.
The conquistador who conquered the Aztecs was...
a)
Pineda
b)
Coronado
c)
Cortez
d)
Cabeza de Vaca
40.
The first French colony that was located in present-day Texas was called?
a)
Fort St. Louis
b)
Fort Worth
c)
Fort St. Thomas
d)
Fort Stockton
41.
The first French colony in Texas was founded by which explorer?
a)
Coronado
b)
La Salle
c)
de Pineda
d)
Cortez
42.
Who was the first European Explorer to set foot on North American soil?
a)
Cortez
b)
Cabeza de Vaca
c)
Pineda
d)
Coronado
43.
Which of these men was the leader of the wealthy citizens in Mexico who joined forces with the poor and helped lead Mexico to its independence?
a)
Agustine de Iturbide
b)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costillo
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
44.
In what year did Mexico win its independence from Spain?
a)
1821
b)
1810
c)
1815
d)
1824
45.
"COME AND TAKE IT"
This slogan and a picture of a cannon appeared on a white flag, during the Texas Revolutionary Era.
Which battle and cause of the Texas Revolution is associated with the information above?
This slogan and a picture of a cannon appeared on a white flag, during the Texas Revolutionary Era.
Which battle and cause of the Texas Revolution is associated with the information above?
a)
Goliad - the Mexican army was taunting the Texans because Mexico had all of the cannons.
b)
Gonzales - the Mexican army was taunting the Texans because Mexico had all of the cannons
c)
Goliad - The Texans were taunting the Mexicans because Texans had a cannon and their started the Texas Revolution.
d)
Gonzales - the Texans were taunting the Mexicans because Texans had a cannon and their action started the Texas Revolution.
46.
O THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS AND ALL AMERICANS IN THE WORLD--
February 24, 1836
I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under SANTA ANNA-- I have sustained a continual bonbardment and canonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man---The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken--I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls--I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT. Then I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism, and every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch--The enemy receives reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country.
VICTORY OR DEATH
William B. Travis - Lt. Col. Comdt.
What issue caused William B. Travis to write the source above?
February 24, 1836
I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under SANTA ANNA-- I have sustained a continual bonbardment and canonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man---The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken--I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls--I SHALL NEVER SURRENDER OR RETREAT. Then I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism, and every thing dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch--The enemy receives reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country.
VICTORY OR DEATH
William B. Travis - Lt. Col. Comdt.
What issue caused William B. Travis to write the source above?
a)
Texans were experiencing high causalties and needed reinforcements in order to continue fighting.
b)
Travis was reporting that he had lost all hope to continue fighting against the Mexican army.
c)
Travis had developed an illness and was looking for someone to come and fill his role as a leader.
d)
Travis recognized the need for more help in defending the Alamo since the Texans were greatly outnumbered.
47.
"We therefore, the delegates with (full) power of the people of Texas, in solemn convention assembles,...do hereby resolve and declare, that our political connection with the Mexican nation has forever ended..."
What date is associated with the event described in the quote above?
What date is associated with the event described in the quote above?
a)
1718
b)
1821
c)
1836
d)
1845
48.
* Texans defeated the Mexican Army after spending some time prior to battle training.
* Geography and timing impacted he end result of this final battle.
* Battle cries motivated the Texans in this 18 minute battle.
Which major battle of the Texas Revolution is being depicted above?
* Geography and timing impacted he end result of this final battle.
* Battle cries motivated the Texans in this 18 minute battle.
Which major battle of the Texas Revolution is being depicted above?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of Gonzales
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Goliad
49.
ERAS IN TX. HISTORY EVENT
Spanish Colonial - Pineda maps Tx. coast
Mexican Natl. - Corpus Cristi de la Ysleta built
Revolution/Republic - Texans defeated at the Alamo
Age of Contact - "Old 300" come to Tx.
Which era is correctly matched to its corresponding event?
Spanish Colonial - Pineda maps Tx. coast
Mexican Natl. - Corpus Cristi de la Ysleta built
Revolution/Republic - Texans defeated at the Alamo
Age of Contact - "Old 300" come to Tx.
Which era is correctly matched to its corresponding event?
a)
Spanish Colonial
b)
Mexican National
c)
Revolution/ Republic
d)
Age of Contact
50.
"A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of others or improve the system they live under. A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to put the good of the whole before the good of himself."
Which person and action best exemplifies the main idea of this quote above?
Which person and action best exemplifies the main idea of this quote above?
a)
Sam Houston - ordering Texans to retreat from the Mexican army in 1836 so he could take time to train his men.
b)
Santa Anna - flying the red "no mercy" flag for Texans to see [prior to the start of the Battle of the Alamo.
c)
Haden Edwards - demanding Texas settlers produce proof of land ownership or requiring them to pay for a new land title.
d)
President Bustamente - choosing not to enforce the Constitution o 1824 even though Texans wanted the document followed
51.
What were the two major issues preventing Texas from joining the USA in 1836?
a)
Mexico and El Salvador
b)
Slavery and Debt
c)
Native American Policy & Texas Navy
d)
Canada and Ireland
52.
What is the correct order of the Presidents of Texas?
a)
Lamar, Houston, Houston, Jones
b)
Jones, Lamar, Houston, Houston
c)
Houston, Jones, Houston, Lamar
d)
Houston, Lamar, Houston, Jones
53.
What was Lamar's policy towards Native Americans?
a)
He wanted to make peace treaties.
b)
He attempted to push them off their land.
c)
He tried to trade guns for buffalo hides.
d)
Set aside reservation land so they wouldn't cause trouble.
54.
Which of the following statements are true about Sam Houston's American Indian policy?
a)
Houston failed to convince the Cherokee to move to Texas
b)
Houston wanted to make peace with each Indian group
c)
Houston wanted to convince the Comanche to invade Mexico
d)
Houston wanted to push Indians to Oklahoma
55.
Anson Jones was leader during?
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Archives War
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Election of 1836
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