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CBA 6 (contemporary Texas)

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and space flight.
a)
OPEC
b)
Aerospace
c)
sustainability
d)
globalization
2.
The National federal agency that is responsible for aerospace research, Aeronautics, and the civilian Space program Association.
a)
NCIA
b)
NSA
c)
NASA
d)
NADA
3.
Movement from one place to another.
a)
globalization
b)
Stagnation
c)
Migration
d)
population
4.

How does the Texas Constitution BEST reflect the principles of limited government?

a)

It allows Texas to negotiate treaties with nations that are on its border.

b)

It places more power in the office of the governor.

c)

It describes how the government may pass a law.

d)

It allows citizens to vote for government officials.

5.

Which of these could be considered both a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens?

a)

to respond to surveys

b)

to drive

c)

to choose a church

d)

to vote

6.

Recent immigration to Texas is most likely influencing society by --

a)

overcrowding colleges in Texas

b)

creating new political parties in Texas

c)

expanding the tourist industry in Texas

d)

adding greater cultural diversity to Texas

7.
What type of tax is used to fund education?
a)
Education Tax
b)
Property Tax 
c)
Sales Tax
d)
Donations
8.
  Why do people want to move to Texas during the Contemporary era?
a)
better jobs in technology, medicine, science, computer industries
b)
To build nice houses
c)
Education, lumber, medicine
d)
They wanted to take part in the Oil Boom
9.
What has MD Anderson brought to Texas?
a)
colleges and universities
b)
Beauticians and other vocational Businesses
c)
science and medicine center for innovation and technology
d)
Immigrants
10.
 How have computer and medical technology affected the Texas economy?
a)
People move away
b)
Texas economy has become integrated into the global economy
c)
People are becoming robots
d)
the Dust Bowl
11.
What has NASA done for the state of Texas?
a)
Texans can live on Mars
b)
 Texas to grew in the aerospace industry 
c)
We travel to the moon often
d)
the moon walk
12.
How has the increased immigration affected Texas socially?
a)
urban congestion and a need for jobs, schools, and hospitals
b)
Can't go to the ER
c)
Going to the zoo is easier
d)
Everyone speaks Spanish
13.
What is Denton Cooley known for?
a)
His acting skills
b)
Singing
c)
Painting
d)
First surgeon in the U.S. to perform a human heart transplant
14.
Texas cities represent what main culture?
a)
Spanish
b)
French
c)
Creole
d)
English
15.
How did Michael Dell put Texas on the map?
a)
computer technology
b)
Clothing Design
c)
Helping Pineda
d)
Population Control
16.
What economic industry is mostly located in the Pineywoods?
a)
Fishing
b)
Oil
c)
lumber/timber
d)
Gas
17.
 Based on the projection graph, what economic and social impacts would there be for Texas?  
a)
Overpopulation and urban congestion
b)
Not many people
c)
Civil War
d)
Facebook Congestion
18.
What new places would need to be built for all of these people?         
a)
Restaruants
b)
Coffee Houses
c)
Ice Cream Stores
d)
Schools, jobs, hospitals
19.
How do ethnic groups culturally adapt to Texas?
a)
They incorporate their language and traditions into the new culture.
b)
Staying the same
c)
Going out to vote
d)
Speaking only their native language
20.
What is a Quinceanera?
a)
Hispanic celebration of a girl turning 15 (becoming mature) 
b)
When any girl turns 16
c)
When a girl turns 21
d)
Just a feast
21.
 In 2006 NASA ended the space shuttle program and began downsizing the aerospace industry.  How do you think downsizing affected NASA?
a)
The astronauts went to Mars
b)
NASA no longer exists
c)
People in the space shuttle programs lost their jobs.
d)
No one knows what happened
22.
Which culture’s distinctive architecture had a lasting impact on Texas? 
a)
Texan
b)
Turkish
c)
French
d)
Mexican
23.
How are public schools funded in Texas?
a)
School Fundraising
b)
Private Donors
c)
Property taxes on real estate
d)
Federal government funding
24.

I am journalist, a public servant, Led the Women's Army Crops (WAC). 1st Secretary of Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Who am I?

a)

Michael Dell

b)

Mary Kay

c)

Oveta Culp Hobby

d)

Barbara Jordan

25.

Barbara Jordan was famous for doing what?

a)

Sitting on bus and not giving up her seat as protest during the civil rights movement

b)

Being the first African American from the South to serve in congress

c)

Becoming the first African American woman Governor of Texas

d)

Fighting for education of African Americans

26.

Famous Medical professional in Houston, Texas. Who am I?

a)

Michael DeBankey

b)

Denton Croley

c)

Benny Brooks

d)

All of the Above

27.

NASA stands for

a)

National Aeronautics and Space Agency

b)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

c)

National Aeronautics Social Administration

d)

National Aeroplane and Space Administration

28.

During the Contemporary Texas Era what was the overlying theme?

a)

Many people move to Texas for Jobs

b)

Texans gain more land for farming

c)

Texans free slaves that migrate to Mexico

d)

Oil fields all over Texas were running out of natural resources

29.

Texas immigration was influenced greatly by

a)

over population of hospitals and schools

b)

Added greater culture and diversity

c)

over crowding of neighborhoods and city parks

d)

train stations and bus facilities were created for the influx of immigrants

30.

Horton Foote was responsible for what?

a)

All of the above

b)

Texas Playwright

c)

Wrote Screenplay for Tender Mercies

d)

Awarded National Medal of Arts

31.

MD Anderson was created in 1941 as a leader and center of Science and Medicine, what city was it located in?

a)

Houston

b)

El Paso

c)

Dallas

d)

Fort Worth

32.

Corrupt government action is monitored by a ............

a)

Senate

b)

House of representatives

c)

Free Press

d)

President

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