WorksheetsTexas Explorers and Native Americans
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the best title for this graphic organizer?
American Indian Culture in Texas
Reasons to Become a Citizen of Mexico
Economic Activities of Early Immigrants in Texas
Motivations for Exploration and Settlement of Texas
Although Coronado did not discover a city of gold, which of the following accomplishments did he achieve?
Coronado converted Texas INdians to the Catholic faith.
Coronado was the first European to travel across the Northern part of Texas and was able to claim the region for Spain.
Coronado established a Spanish mission in Quivira.
Coronado fought a battle to keep France out of the Texas Panhandle.
Cabeza de Vaca's legend of the cities of Cibola led to what development in Spanish exploration?
Cabeza de Vaca admitted he was lying about the cities of Cibola and decided to live among the Karankawas.
The French believed Cabeza de Vaca's story, but decreased the number of explorers sent to Texas.
Cabeza de Vaca's description of the cities of Cibola increased Spanish interest in exploring Texas.
The Spanish did not believe Cabeza de Vaca's claim of the city of gold.
The United States Constitution is a document that primarily describes
the method for adding states.
the structures of government.
the importance of patriotic symbols.
the lyrics of the national anthem.
Which of the following answer choices best completes the graphic organizer comparing the political systems of the Comanche and the Caddo Indian tribes?
The Caddo had a tribal council like the Comanche to make the decision of when to pack up and leave.
Caddo villages belonged to a confederation made up of representatives from each Caddo tribe so they could join together and help one another.
If problems arose, the Caddo quickly chose a war-time chief to lead the tribe into war or away from danger.
No council or group government was needed because the Caddo elders made all the decisions for the tribe without consent.
Use the picture above of Texas Indian tribes and your knowledge of how different tribes lived to compare their lifestyles.Which statement below describes the human activity (way of life) of a nomadic tribe and its members?
Nomadic tribe members used strong materials to build their homes so they would last a long time.
A nomadic tribe lived in temporary housing like teepees, which was practical when moving around to follow their food source (buffalo).
Nomadic tribes planted crops each year to harvest so they could provide fruits, vegetables, and materials for their members.
Nomadic people set up a system of government by staying in one place and forming relationships with other tribes.
*Excellent fisherman who lived along the beaches of the Gulf Coastal Plains
*Nomadic, moving in large bands of people when the seasons changed
*Migrated between the coastline and nearby islands, fishing and hunting
*built canoes for transportation and spears for fishing
Identify the American INdian group illustrated in the picture and described in the list above.
Caddo
Karankawa
Juman
Lipan Apache
Because of their location on the Great Plains the Tonkawas, Apaches, and Comanches depended on
mining gold
growing rice
catching fish
hunting buffalo
Which tribe is likely represented in the painting above?
Jumano
Karankawa
Apache
Caddo
Which of the answer choices best completes the graphic organizer regarding the Caddo Indians?
Great Plains Region of Texas
Gulf Coastal Region of Texas
Lived in Teepees
Nomadic people with no permanent home
American Indian groups living in regions that were dry and had very few waterways were usually
farmers
nomadic
ranchers
settled
Which of the following is a long-term impact of Robert La Salle's exploration in Texas?
THe Spanish became concerned about French colonization attempts and reclaimed the settlement of Texas.
France established several permanent settlements in Texas.
French missions were established to convert the American Indians
Texans adopted French as their primary (most used) language.
