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Worksheets1st 9 Weeks Review - 7th TX
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which American Indian culture in Texas lived in adobe cliff dwellings, made decorated baskets and pottery, and farmed grains and bean crops in their semi-arid (dry) climate?
Southeastern
Plains
Puebloan
Gulf Coast
Many Native American tribes were reliant on what animal?
Cow
Seagulls
Sheep
Buffalo
Which tribe predominantly lived along the Gulf Coast?
Karankawas
Kiowas
Apaches
Tiguas
Exploration of the New World is in what historical era?
Mexican Nationalism
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial
Natural Texas and its People
Which region in Texas has the largest ports?
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Which region has the highest elevation in Texas?
Gulf Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
If a location has a "high elevation" - What does that mean?
It is low to the ground and close to the "sea level".
It is very high "above" sea level.
It is at "sea level"
You use it to go up a building.
Why is the Coastal Region the most populated region of Texas?
Rivers
Plateaus
Escarpments
Mountains
Which is TRUE for all Native Americans?
They were warlike to other tribes.
Buffalo was the most important part of their diet.
Using the environment wisely was crucial to them surviving.
Violence was always their first response to other people.
What is true about the Jumano tribes lifestyle?
Very little clothing because of farming and hunting
Permanent homes, trading with other tribes, and wearing little clothing.
Needing a lot of clothing for protection, only farming, and living in permanent structures.
Depended on fishing and hunting, living in permanent homes, and wearing protective clothing.
How could you describe the "Caddo"?
Hunters and Gatherers
Agricultural Society
Known for their pottery
Known for being nomadic
How could you describe the "Comanche"?
Farmers
The most peaceful tribe on the plains
Worked for the Apache
The most skilled warriors on horseback in the plains
What is the definition of "arid"?
Dry with very little rain
Wet
Swamp like
Cold
Which is the driest region in Texas?
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Region
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Which region do we currently live in?
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Which region experiences hurricanes the most?
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Plains Indians were known for what skill set?
Skilled Cowmen
Skilled cow wranglers
Building Permanent homes
High level horsemen
Which explorer landed on the coast of Texas?
de Cabeza
de Vaca
de LaSalle
de Pineda
Where do names like San Antonio and El Paso come from?
Brazil
Germany
England
Spain
Which Native American culture lived and made a living from the coast?
Gulf
Puebloan
Plains
Hill
Which European nation had the most influence on Texas culture?
England
Spain
Italy
France
What was built in Galveston after the storm of 1900?
beachwall
lighthouse
harbor
seawall
What does the seawall protect against?
Tornados
Earthquakes
Droughts
Hurricanes
Which region in Texas has the wettest climate?
Gulf Coast Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Which region of Texas has the driest climate?
North Central Plains
Gulf Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Which side of Texas has the lowest elevation (at sea level)?
North
South West
South East
West
Which side of Texas has the highest elevation?
West
East
North
South
From looking at this photo what can you conclude?
This tribe lived in permanent homes.
This tribe built adobe homes
This tribe is nomadic
This tribe provided a lot of living space
Why was Spain interested in the land north of Mexico?
Searching for the 7 Cities of Cibola
Building forts to defend themselves from natives
Trading with the English settlers
Rumors of other European nations being in Texas
What did Coronado lead an expedition for?
The 7 golden ships of France
The 7 legendary cities of Cibola
The 7 legendary horses of Spain
The 7 legendary tribes of Mexico
Who was the explorer known for drawing a map gulf coast of Texas?
Lasalle in 1492
Columbus in 1492
de Pineda in 1519
de Vaca in 1527
Why were their so many victims in the storm of 1900 in Galveston?
The tornado was too small to see
Galveston was too high in elevation
Because of lack of technology people did not realize it was dangerous until it was too late to leave
Because of lack of understanding people chose to hunker down during the storm
What contributed to the majority of Native American deaths?
War
Lack of food
Diseases
Old Age
Which river is on the border of Oklahoma and Texas?
Blue River
Rio Grande
Nueces
Red River
Which river is the border of Louisiana and Texas?
Red River
Sabine River
Pecos River
Rio Grande
Which river is the border between current day Mexico and Texas?
Red River
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Brazos River
Which explorer was the first to see a Buffalo?
Coronado
Cabeza de Vaca
Moscoso
Hernan Cortes
Which nation has the most influence on Texas culture?
France
Turkey
Portugal
Spain
What killed off the majority of Native Americans?
War
Lack of food
Diseases from Europeans
Cannibalism
Which region of Texas is home to the "Panhandle"?
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
The Caddo lived in what shape homes?
Bird Nest
Beehive
Adobe Brick
Circle
Which tribe was known for wearing only a little bit of clothing in a dry environment?
Kiowa
Apache
Caddo
Jumano
Why did Spain gain interest in Texas again?
Rumors that England was taking interest in Texas land.
Rumors that France was taking interest in Texas land.
Rumors that Germany was taking interest in Texas land.
Rumors that Brazil was taking interest in Texas land.
Which explorer was known for a shipwreck?
La Salle
Pineda
Coronado
Cabeza de Vaca
Which explorer was known for a shipwreck?
Cortes
Columbus
Cabeza de Vaca
Columbus
Who drew the map of the coast of Texas in 1519?
Pineda
Ximena
Cabeza de Vaca
Moscoso
The Age of Contact is known for happening in which era?
1400s
1700s
1200s
1500s
What event did the weather bureau not have the technology or knowledge to predict a terrible hurricane?
The Great Tornado
The Storm of 1900
Hurricane Harvey
The Earthquake of 1900
The Comanche survived off of _______________?
Cows
Buffalo
Sheep
Chicken
The Caddo were known for:
Farming
Beautiful Pottery
Horseback Riding Skills
Beautiful Clothing
Which region has the driest climate?
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
What is the #1 killer of Native Peoples?
Disease
War
Food Poisoning
Animals
Why were there so many victims in the storm of 1900 in Galveston?
Because of a lack of technology people did not realize it was dangerous until it was too late to leave the island
Because of a lack of understanding people chose to hunker down
The Tornado was too small to see
Galveston was high in elevation
Which direction of Texas has the highest elevation?
West
East
North
South
Which direction of Texas has the lowest elevation?
East
West
South
North
Which two nations fought over Texas during the Age of Contact?
France and Germany
Germany and Spain
Spain and Brazil
Spain and France
Where do names like San Antonio and Amarillo come from?
Brazilian culture
French culture
Spanish culture
German culture
Which region is the most "arid"?
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
North Central Plains
What were the Plains Indians known for?
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Strong Warriors
Permanent Homes
