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WorksheetsTH_Midterm_Review
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lines of the grid system that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
(a)
Which of the following is not a benefit of studying geography?
seeing how environment shapes the world
understanding climate
creating new resources
planning how to manage resources
the method used to transfer the Earth’s curved surface onto a flat map
(a)
the study of how people interact with the land
(a)
changes in elevation
(a)
the exact place where something is, found by using a grid system
(a)
the study of the land and the features on its surface
(a)
lines in the grid system that measure distance north and south of the Equator
(a)
where a place is compared to where other places are
(a)
Wind, water, and glaciers can wear down landforms in a process called
Drought.
plate tectonics
Erosion
scaling.
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern halves is the
Prime Latitude.
Equator.
Prime Meridian.
Absolute Longitude.
The culture of a people includes all of the following except
the beliefs and ideas they hold.
the language they speak & customs they follow.
the styles of housing and clothing they use.
the physical features of the place in which they live.
Which theme of geography considers the physical and human characteristics of a spot?
Location
movement
Place
region
Which theme of geography groups places together because they share similarities?
Location
movement
Place
region
Which type of map might show the roads or resources of an area?
physical map
projection map
political map
special purpose map
The Coastal Plain is set off from the western regions by a steep cliff called a(n)
butte.
escarpment
drought.
meridian.
How did climate allow the first humans to come to the Americas from Asia?
A warm climate made it easier to find food along the way.
A cold climate lowered ocean levels, creating a land bridge.
Heavy rains allowed them to float boats across the sea.
Strong winds blew their sailboats to a new shore.
Which of the following is not one of the three periods of prehistory in Texas?
Archaic Era
Paleolithic Era
Late Prehistoric Era
Spanish Conquest Era
How did the atlatl help Native Americans hunt?
They could throw spears with more force.
They could hunt in larger groups.
They could follow herds over greater distances.
all of these
Which of the following groups relied on farming and not hunting for food?
Caddo
Jumano
Tigua
all of these
How did the Tonkawas’ way of life change after they were pushed off the plains?
They began to hunt buffalo.
They became hunter-gatherers.
They became fishers.
They began to farm.
Which of the following groups lived in towns called pueblos?
Atakapans
Kiowas
Coahuíltecans
Tiguas
How were decisions made among the Comanches?
Religious leaders told the group what to do.
All adult males had to agree what to do.
Hereditary chiefs decided things.
Women who served on the council made all decisions.
Which groups lived in the most difficult environment for finding food?
Southeastern peoples
Puebloan peoples
Plains peoples
Western Gulf peoples
The Reconquista ended in
711.
1492.
1215.
1540.
Which explorer was the first to reach the Americas from Europe?
Cabeza de Vaca
Coronado
Columbus
Cortés
Which of the following was not a goal of the Spanish in exploring the New World?
to defeat the English
to make their country more powerful
to gain wealth for themselves
to spread Christianity
Which of the following helps explain why the Spanish were able to conquer Native
Americans?
Native Americans did not have sailing ships.
Native Americans were too busy hunting buffalo.
The Spanish had better communications.
The Spanish had better weapons and armor.
Spain gained a good map of the Texas coast from the
Cabeza de Vaca expedition.
Narváez expedition.
Moscoso expedition.
Álvarez de Pineda expedition.
Cabeza de Vaca reached Texas as a result of
Coronado’s expedition.
the failed Narváez expedition.
the Cortés expedition
Estevanico’s expedition.
Which physical feature of Texas did Coronado cross?
Llano Estacado
Edwards Plateau
Hill Country
lower Rio Grande valley
La Salle mistakenly landed in Texas when he was seeking the
Big Bend country. .
mouth of the Rio Grande.
mouth of the Mississippi River.
Northwest Passage.
What happened to La Salle’s colony?
It did not last.
It was moved to Louisiana.
It defeated the Spanish at Matagorda Bay.
It flourished for many decades.
For defense, the Spanish built several forts, called
Epidemics.
mestizos.
Castles.
presidios.
Several Americans launched unofficial wars called
expeditions.
garrisons.
Filibusters.
skirmishes.
One revolt in Mexico tried to set up a republic, in which
monarchs rule the country.
people vote to choose their leaders.
kings appoint officials to rule.
rulers are chosen by the army.
In 1819, the United States ceded its claim to Texas, meaning that it
added the area to its country.
gave up any claim to the land.
sent several expeditions to the area.
backed up its claim with forts.
The Spanish hoped to convert Native Americans by setting up
Catechisms.
missions.
Expeditions.
pueblos.
Pirates break the law by
making false money.
stealing other people’s cattle.
stealing from ships.
burning public buildings.
Which of the following was not a goal of the missions?
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
to defend against Native American attacks
to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life
to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas
What happened to the first East Texas mission?
It grew into the capital of East Texas.
It was captured by the French.
It was abandoned because of conflict with Indians.
The Comanches destroyed it.
What mission town became the capital of East Texas?
Los Adaes
La Bahía
Nacogdoches
Natchitoches
What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions?
ranching and farming
craft work like sewing and blacksmithing
making products like soap and bricks
Preaching the sermon on Sunday
Which of the following led to problems in the presidios?
Soldiers had little pay and were often in debt.
here were too few Native Americans to do the work.
Soldiers were not allowed to have families with them.
all of these were problems
What did the Neutral Ground Agreement try to do?
put an end to filibusters
settle the Mexican desire for independence
declare the Mississippi River a free trade area
achieve peace on the border of the United States and Spanish Texas
Which of the following was not a filibuster?
Gutiérrez
Magee
Kemper
St. Denis
Why did conservatives dislike the revolt of Hidalgo?
They feared that the lower classes would take their power.
They were loyal to the king.
They resented his alliance with filibusters.
They supported Morelos instead.
When did Mexico win its independence?
1810
1821
1814
1827
How did Fort St. Louis threaten the Spanish claim to Texas?
The colony succeeded and grew very quickly.
The colony was primarily a military base.
It showed that other countries were interested in Texas.
The French colonists declared war on Spain.
What is one reason many Mexicans did not want to colonize Texas?
A plague swept across Texas in the early 1800s.
They feared attacks from Native Americans.
French attacks were frequent.
There was no good farmland in Texas.
What three occupations did Moses Austin have before he became an empresario?
farmer, storekeeper, blacksmith
banker, silversmith, rancher
farmer, actor, speculator
storekeeper, mine operator, banker
What happened when Moses Austin went to San Antonio in 1820?
He gained a contract as an empresario.
He negotiated a treaty that made Texas part of the United States.
He failed to achieve his goal and had to return to Missouri.
He was thrown into prison for trespassing on Spanish territory.
Which of the following problems did Stephen F. Austin’s new colony not suffer from?
Native American attacks
plague
Drought
long absences of its leader
What was the effect of Mexican independence on Texas?
Mexico required all settlers to learn Spanish immediately.
Mexican leaders forced Austin to step down as leader.
Colonists immediately declared their independence from Mexico.
Land became even cheaper and more available than before.
Who were the Old Three Hundred?
the last Comanches to be driven out of Texas
the first families to settle in Texas with Austin
the last survivors of the French settlement at Fort St. Louis
the number of empresarios who had contracts in Texas
The Spanish fought the to regain control of Spain.
(a)
Many Spanish came to the Americas to gain wealth and honor by conquering the Native Americans.
(a)
Many Native Americans resented having to pay to the Aztecs.
(a)
The French were seeking the when they explored the Mississippi River.
(a)
The Spanish king appointed to rule areas conquered in the Americas.
(a)
Diseases from Europe killed many of the people of the Americas.
(a)
La Salle’s men killed him in a
(a)
a group of armed citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
(a)
the legal right to own a piece of property
(a)
the work of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
(a)
a piece of land consisting of 4,428 acres
(a)
an official count of the population of an area
(a)
a person who buys a large area of land and sells pieces of it to others
(a)
a land division within Texas created by the Mexican government
(a)
an association of two or more people in a business venture
(a)
a person who had official permission to bring settlers to Texas
(a)
a person sent to another country to represent his or her
government
(a)
people taking an active role in making laws and decisions
(a)
a person who is not in the armed forces
(a)
a person who holds deep love for his or her country
(a)
the national government of a territory
(a)
a system of government in which states hold the most
power and the national government holds less
(a)
a person who is chosen to speak for a group
(a)
the government body that makes laws
(a)
military post
(a)
plan of government that describes the different parts
of government
(a)
How did Mexican leaders react to the Fredonian rebellion?
They wanted a report on Texans’ attitudes.
They hoped to convince Texans to cooperate.
They set out to punish Texans.
They sent a large army to occupy Texas.
How was the tax on imported goods supposed to affect Texas?
It would make Texans buy more American goods.
It would make Texans buy more Mexican goods.
It would force Texans to make their own goods.
It would force Texans to do without goods.
How did Texans respond to the Law of April 6, 1830?
They liked it because it would increase immigration.
They did not think the law would affect them.
They started an armed rebellion.
They thought it broke the constitution of Mexico.
Though the trouble at Anahuac was settled peacefully, there was fighting at
Goliad.
San Felipe de Austin.
Velasco.
Washington-on-the-Brazos.
Which Mexican political group did most Texans agree with?
Federalists
Centralists
Catholics
Conservatives
In which meeting did people decide to send Austin to Mexico City?
the Consultation
the Convention of 1832
the Convention of 1833
the Turtle Bayou meeting
What Mexican commander was sent by Santa Anna to break up the state
government?
Bradburn
Cós
Farías
Mier y Terán
What did Santa Anna do when Farías was serving as president?
He declared Mexico independent.
He abolished slavery in Mexico.
He seized the government.
He made Texas a separate state.
lines of the grid system that measure distance east and
west of the Prime Meridian
(a)
the method used to transfer the Earth’s curved surface
onto a flat map
(a)
the study of how people interact with the land
(a)
changes in elevation
(a)
the exact place where something is, found by using a
grid system
(a)
the study of the land and the features on its surface
(a)
lines in the grid system that measure distance north and
south of the Equator
(a)
where a place is compared to where other places are
(a)
Wind, water, and glaciers can wear down landforms in a process called
drought.
erosion.
plate tectonics.
scaling.
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern
halves is the
Prime Latitude.
Prime Meridian.
Equator.
Absolute Longitude.
The culture of a people includes all of the following except
the beliefs and ideas they hold.
the language they speak and the customs they follow.
the styles of housing and clothing they use.
the physical features of the place in which they live.
Which theme of geography considers the physical and human characteristics of a spot?
location
place
movement
region
Which theme of geography groups places together because they share similarities?
location
place
movement
region
Which type of map might show the roads or resources of an area?
physical map
political map
projection map
special purpose map
The Coastal Plain is set off from the western regions by a steep cliff called a(n)
butte.
drought.
escarpment.
meridian.
Many Spanish ____________ came to the Americas to gain wealth and honor by conquering Native Americans.
Conquistadors
Viceroys
Missionaries
Americans
Many Native Americans resented having to pay _____________ to the Aztecs
Respect
Rent
Tribute
Taxes
The French were seeking the ______________ when they explored the Mississippi River.
Glory
Northwest Passage
Gold
The seven cities of Cibola
The Spanish king appointed _____________ to rule areas conquered in the Americas
Fryers
Generals
Victors
Viceroys
Diseases from Europe killed many of the ________ people of the Americas
Exploring
Immigrant
Spanish
lndigenous
LaSalle's men killed him in a _____
War
Pueblo
Mutiny
Ship
The Reconquista ended in __________
711
1215
1492
1540
Which Explorer was the first to reach the Americas from Europe
Cabeza de Vaca
Colmbus
Coronado
Cortez
Which of the following was not a goal of the Spanish in exploring the New World
to defeat the English
to gain great wealth for themselves
to make their country more powerful
to spread Christianity
Which of the following was a goal of the Spanish in exploring the New World (select all that apply)
to defeat the English
to gain great wealth for themselves
to make their country more powerful
to spread Christianity
Which of the following helps explain why the Spanish were able to conquer Native Americans
Native Americans did not have sailing ships
Native Americans were too busy hunting buffalo
The Spanish had better communications
The Spanish had better weapons and armor
Spain gained a good map of the Texas coast from the
Cabeza de Vaca expedition
Moscoso expedition
Narvaez expedition
Alvarez de Pineda expedition
Cabeza de Vaca reached Texas as a result of ___________
the failed Narvaez expedition
the Cortes expedition
Coronado's expedition
Estevanico's expedition
Which physical feature of Texas did Coronado cross
Edwards Plateau
Hill Country
Llano Extacado
lower Rio Grande valley
La Salle mistakenly landed in Texas when he was seeking the ___________
Big Bend country
mouth of the Mississippi River
Mouth of the Rio Grande River
Northwest Passage
What happened to La Salle's colony
It did not las
it defeated the Spanish at Matagorda Bay
It was moved to Louisiana
It flourished for many decades
Would the Spanish King and Queen have been as interested in exploring if they were still involved in the Reconquista?
No, They would have put all their resources toward defeating the Muslims
Yes, They wanted the three G's God Glory and Gold
No, They wouldn't have supported Columbus because he was Italian.
Yes, They did not really pay much attention to the Reconquista since they were better than those fighting for them.
What attitudes did the Reconquista produce among Spanish people (choose all that apply)
The Spanish people's attitude was they were afraid to fight.
The Spanish people believed it was their religious duty to fight non-Christians
The Spanish people learned to fight for glory and wealth
The attitude led the Spanish to conquer the Americas
How did the conquest to the Aztecs and Incas contribute to Spanish exploration (select all that apply)
The conquest won Spain great wealth
The desire for more wealth led them to explore other parts of America.
The conquest had little to no effect because the conquistadors defeated them so easily
Exploring led the Spanish to defeat the Native Americans so this did not contribute to any more exploration.
Why did several explorers try to find the Seven Cities of Cibola? (Select all that apply)
Coronado wrote a book that kept the idea alive.
Cabeza de Vaca wrote a book that kept the idea alive.
Niza reported that he saw a city larger than Mexico City and that it shined and glittered like gold
La Salle reported that he had discovered the Seven Cities of Cibola
Which of the following were the in Texas at the same time?
Cabeza de Vaca
Estevancio
Coronado
La Salle
In order which person explored Texas third
Cabeza de Vaca
Estevancio
Coronado
La Salle
In order which person explored Texas last
Cabeza de Vaca
Estevancio
Coronado
La Salle
Why was La Salle's colony a threat to Spain? (Select all that apply)
La Salle wanted to claim all the land for France
La Salle wanted to keep all the petroleum that he found
La Salle's was a threat because the French became allies with the Native Americans
La Salle's colony was a threat because La Salle wanted to be the King of Texas (tey-yas)
The Spanish fought the ___________ to regain control of the Spain.
Conquistadors
Reconquista
Coronado
Native Americans
a group of armed citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency
(a)
the legal right to own a piece of property
(a)
the work of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
(a)
a piece of land consisting of 4,428 acres
(a)
an official count of the population of an area
(a)
a person who buys a large area of land and sells pieces of it to others
(a)
a land division within Texas created by the Mexican government
(a)
an association of two or more people in a business venture
(a)
a person who had official permission to bring settlers to Texas
(a)
How did Fort St. Louis threaten the Spanish claim to Texas?
The colony succeeded and grew very quickly.
The colony was primarily a military base.
It showed that other countries were interested in Texas.
The French colonists declared war on Spain.
What is one reason many Mexicans did not want to colonize Texas?
A plague swept across Texas in the early 1800s.
They feared attacks from Native Americans.
French attacks were frequent.
There was no good farmland in Texas.
What three occupations did Moses Austin have before he became an empresario?
farmer, storekeeper, blacksmith
banker, silversmith, rancher
farmer, actor, speculator
storekeeper, mine operator, banker
What happened when Moses Austin went to San Antonio in 1820?
He gained a contract as an empresario.
He negotiated a treaty that made Texas part of the United States.
He failed to achieve his goal and had to return to Missouri.
He was thrown into prison for trespassing on Spanish territory.
Which of the following problems did Stephen F. Austin’s new colony not suffer from?
Native American attacks
drought
plague
long absences of its leader
What was the effect of Mexican independence on Texas?
Mexico required all settlers to learn Spanish immediately.
Mexican leaders forced Austin to step down as leader.
Colonists immediately declared their independence from Mexico.
Land became even cheaper and more available than before.
Who were the Old Three Hundred?
the last Comanches to be driven out of Texas
the first families to settle in Texas with Austin
the last survivors of the French settlement at Fort St. Louis
the number of empresarios who had contracts in Texas
Several Americans launched unofficial wars called
expeditions.
garrisons.
filibusters.
skirmishes.
One revolt in Mexico tried to set up a republic, in which
monarchs rule the country.
kings appoint officials to rule.
people vote to choose their leaders.
rulers are chosen by the army.
In 1819, the United States ceded its claim to Texas, meaning that it
added the area to its country.
sent several expeditions to the area.
gave up any claim to the land.
backed up its claim with forts.
The Spanish hoped to convert Native Americans by setting up
catechisms.
missions.
expeditions.
pueblos.
Pirates break the law by
making false money.
stealing from ships.
stealing other people’s cattle.
burning public buildings.
Which of the following was not a goal of the missions?
to convert Native Americans to Christianity
to defend against Native American attacks
to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life
to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas
What happened to the first East Texas mission?
It grew into the capital of East Texas.
It was captured by the French.
It was abandoned because of conflict with Indians.
The Comanches destroyed it.
What mission town became the capital of East Texas?
Los Adaes
La Bahía
Nacogdoches
Natchitoches
What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions?
ranching and farming
craft work like sewing and blacksmithing
making products like soap and bricks
all of the these
Which of the following led to problems in the presidios?
There were too few Native Americans to do the work.
Soldiers had little pay and were often in debt.
Soldiers were not allowed to have families with them.
all of the these
What did the Neutral Ground Agreement try to do?
put an end to filibusters
settle the Mexican desire for independence
declare the Mississippi River a free trade area
achieve peace on the border of the United States and Spanish Texas
Which of the following was not a filibuster?
Gutiérrez
Magee
Kemper
St. Denis
Why did conservatives dislike the revolt of Hidalgo?
They feared that the lower classes would take their power.
They were loyal to the king.
They resented his alliance with filibusters.
They supported Morelos instead.
When did Mexico win its independence?
1810
1814
1821
1827
Why did Spain end the effort to set up missions?
The missions were failing, and when France
gave up its land in North America, it no longer
posed a threat to Texas.
The missions were working, and when France
gave up its land in North America, it no longer
posed a threat to Texas.
The missions were failing, and when France
kept its land in North America,
when France
gave up its land in North America, it still
posed a threat to Texas.
What long-lasting effect did the missions have on Texas?
They introduced the ranching industry to Texas
The introduced the
Spanish language to Texas.
The introduced the
French language to Texas.
The introduced the
filibusters to Texas
What effect did the Adams-Onís treaty have on filibusters?
It led to more filibusters
It led to less filibusters
It led to more missions and presidios
It led to less missions and presidios
What are three reasons that the mission system failed?
Many Native Americans died from
European diseases.
Native Americans did not
stay on the missions.
Some Native Americans
came for protection, not to change their way of
life.
Friars and soldiers agreed how the Native Americans should be treated.
For defense, the Spanish built several forts, called
epidemics
castles
missions
presidios
Who might have stated this:
“The citizens of Texas have long indulged
the hope . . . that they should be included [in
the United States.
Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara
James Long
George Washington
Santa Anna
Who might have stated this:
“The province of Texas shall henceforth be
known only as the State of Texas, forming part
of the Mexican Republic."
Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara
James Long
George Washington
Santa Anna
