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1st 9 Weeks Review - 7th TX

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Southeastern

b)

Plains

c)

Puebloan

d)

Gulf Coast

2.

Many Native American tribes were reliant on what animal?

a)

Cow

b)

Seagulls

c)

Sheep

d)

Buffalo

3.

Which tribe predominantly lived along the Gulf Coast?

a)

Karankawas

b)

Kiowas

c)

Apaches

d)

Tiguas

4.

Exploration of the New World is in what historical era?

a)

Mexican Nationalism

b)

Age of Contact

c)

Spanish Colonial

d)

Natural Texas and its People

5.

Which region in Texas has the largest ports?

a)

Great Plains

b)

Mountains and Basins

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

North Central Plains

6.

Which region has the highest elevation in Texas?

a)

Gulf Coastal Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Mountains and Basins

7.

If a location has a "high elevation" - What does that mean?

a)

It is low to the ground and close to the "sea level".

b)

It is very high "above" sea level.

c)

It is at "sea level"

d)

You use it to go up a building.

8.

Why is the Coastal Region the most populated region of Texas?

a)

Rivers

b)

Plateaus

c)

Escarpments

d)

Mountains

9.

Which is TRUE for all Native Americans?

a)

They were warlike to other tribes.

b)

Buffalo was the most important part of their diet.

c)

Using the environment wisely was crucial to them surviving.

d)

Violence was always their first response to other people.

10.

What is true about the Jumano tribes lifestyle?

a)

Very little clothing because of farming and hunting

b)

Permanent homes, trading with other tribes, and wearing little clothing.

c)

Needing a lot of clothing for protection, only farming, and living in permanent structures.

d)

Depended on fishing and hunting, living in permanent homes, and wearing protective clothing.

11.

How could you describe the "Caddo"?

a)

Hunters and Gatherers

b)

Agricultural Society

c)

Known for their pottery

d)

Known for being nomadic

12.

How could you describe the "Comanche"?

a)

Farmers

b)

The most peaceful tribe on the plains

c)

Worked for the Apache

d)

The most skilled warriors on horseback in the plains

13.

What is the definition of "arid"?

a)

Dry with very little rain

b)

Wet

c)

Swamp like

d)

Cold

14.

Which is the driest region in Texas?

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

Coastal Region

c)

Great Plains

d)

North Central Plains

15.

Which region do we currently live in?

a)

Great Plains

b)

Mountains and Basins

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

North Central Plains

16.

Which region experiences hurricanes the most?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Mountains and Basins

17.

Plains Indians were known for what skill set?

a)

Skilled Cowmen

b)

Skilled cow wranglers

c)

Building Permanent homes

d)

High level horsemen

18.

Which explorer landed on the coast of Texas?

a)

de Cabeza

b)

de Vaca

c)

de LaSalle

d)

de Pineda

19.

Where do names like San Antonio and El Paso come from?

a)

Brazil

b)

Germany

c)

England

d)

Spain

20.

Which Native American culture lived and made a living from the coast?

a)

Gulf

b)

Puebloan

c)

Plains

d)

Hill

21.

Which European nation had the most influence on Texas culture?

a)

England

b)

Spain

c)

Italy

d)

France

22.

What was built in Galveston after the storm of 1900?

a)

beachwall

b)

lighthouse

c)

harbor

d)

seawall

23.

What does the seawall protect against?

a)

Tornados

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Droughts

d)

Hurricanes

24.

Which region in Texas has the wettest climate?

a)

Gulf Coast Plains

b)

Mountains and Basins

c)

North Central Plains

d)

Great Plains

25.

Which region of Texas has the driest climate?

a)

North Central Plains

b)

Gulf Coastal Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Mountains and Basins

26.

Which side of Texas has the lowest elevation (at sea level)?

a)

North

b)

South West

c)

South East

d)

West

27.

Which side of Texas has the highest elevation?

a)

West

b)

East

c)

North

d)

South

28.

From looking at this photo what can you conclude?

a)

This tribe lived in permanent homes.

b)

This tribe built adobe homes

c)

This tribe is nomadic

d)

This tribe provided a lot of living space

29.

Why was Spain interested in the land north of Mexico?

a)

Searching for the 7 Cities of Cibola

b)

Building forts to defend themselves from natives

c)

Trading with the English settlers

d)

Rumors of other European nations being in Texas

30.

What did Coronado lead an expedition for?

a)

The 7 golden ships of France

b)

The 7 legendary cities of Cibola

c)

The 7 legendary horses of Spain

d)

The 7 legendary tribes of Mexico

31.

Who was the explorer known for drawing a map gulf coast of Texas?

a)

Lasalle in 1492

b)

Columbus in 1492

c)

de Pineda in 1519

d)

de Vaca in 1527

32.

Why were their so many victims in the storm of 1900 in Galveston?

a)

The tornado was too small to see

b)

Galveston was too high in elevation

c)

Because of lack of technology people did not realize it was dangerous until it was too late to leave

d)

Because of lack of understanding people chose to hunker down during the storm

33.

What contributed to the majority of Native American deaths?

a)

War

b)

Lack of food

c)

Diseases

d)

Old Age

34.

Which river is on the border of Oklahoma and Texas?

a)

Blue River

b)

Rio Grande

c)

Nueces

d)

Red River

35.

Which river is the border of Louisiana and Texas?

a)

Red River

b)

Sabine River

c)

Pecos River

d)

Rio Grande

36.

Which river is the border between current day Mexico and Texas?

a)

Red River

b)

Colorado River

c)

Rio Grande

d)

Brazos River

37.

Which explorer was the first to see a Buffalo?

a)

Coronado

b)

Cabeza de Vaca

c)

Moscoso

d)

Hernan Cortes

38.

Which nation has the most influence on Texas culture?

a)

France

b)

Turkey

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

39.

What killed off the majority of Native Americans?

a)

War

b)

Lack of food

c)

Diseases from Europeans

d)

Cannibalism

40.

Which region of Texas is home to the "Panhandle"?

a)

Great Plains

b)

Mountains and Basins

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

North Central Plains

41.

The Caddo lived in what shape homes?

a)

Bird Nest

b)

Beehive

c)

Adobe Brick

d)

Circle

42.

Which tribe was known for wearing only a little bit of clothing in a dry environment?

a)

Kiowa

b)

Apache

c)

Caddo

d)

Jumano

43.

Why did Spain gain interest in Texas again?

a)

Rumors that England was taking interest in Texas land.

b)

Rumors that France was taking interest in Texas land.

c)

Rumors that Germany was taking interest in Texas land.

d)

Rumors that Brazil was taking interest in Texas land.

44.

Which explorer was known for a shipwreck?

a)

La Salle

b)

Pineda

c)

Coronado

d)

Cabeza de Vaca

45.

Which explorer was known for a shipwreck?

a)

Cortes

b)

Columbus

c)

Cabeza de Vaca

d)

Columbus

46.

Who drew the map of the coast of Texas in 1519?

a)

Pineda

b)

Ximena

c)

Cabeza de Vaca

d)

Moscoso

47.

The Age of Contact is known for happening in which era?

a)

1400s

b)

1700s

c)

1200s

d)

1500s

48.

What event did the weather bureau not have the technology or knowledge to predict a terrible hurricane?

a)

The Great Tornado

b)

The Storm of 1900

c)

Hurricane Harvey

d)

The Earthquake of 1900

49.

The Comanche survived off of _______________?

a)

Cows

b)

Buffalo

c)

Sheep

d)

Chicken

50.

The Caddo were known for:

a)

Farming

b)

Beautiful Pottery

c)

Horseback Riding Skills

d)

Beautiful Clothing

51.

Which region has the driest climate?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Mountains and Basins

d)

Great Plains

52.

What is the #1 killer of Native Peoples?

a)

Disease

b)

War

c)

Food Poisoning

d)

Animals

53.

Why were there so many victims in the storm of 1900 in Galveston?

a)

Because of a lack of technology people did not realize it was dangerous until it was too late to leave the island

b)

Because of a lack of understanding people chose to hunker down

c)

The Tornado was too small to see

d)

Galveston was high in elevation

54.

Which direction of Texas has the highest elevation?

a)

West

b)

East

c)

North

d)

South

55.

Which direction of Texas has the lowest elevation?

a)

East

b)

West

c)

South

d)

North

56.

Which two nations fought over Texas during the Age of Contact?

a)

France and Germany

b)

Germany and Spain

c)

Spain and Brazil

d)

Spain and France

57.

Where do names like San Antonio and Amarillo come from?

a)

Brazilian culture

b)

French culture

c)

Spanish culture

d)

German culture

58.

Which region is the most "arid"?

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

Coastal Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

North Central Plains

59.

What were the Plains Indians known for?

a)

Horseback Riding

b)

Hunting

c)

Strong Warriors

d)

Permanent Homes