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EACS 7th Grade Social Studies EOY Exam

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2. Texas is bordered by ____ states.

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

2.

6. This River borders Texas and Mexico.

a)

Colorado

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Rio Grande

3.

The images above are most closely associated with what important event in Texas history?

a)

the Fredonian Rebellion

b)

the Protest at Anahuac

c)

the Battle of Gonzales

d)

the Convention of 1832

4.
The day the slaves learned they were free is called
a)
Emancipation Proclamation Day
b)
Reconstruction Day
c)
Juneteenth
5.
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Maribeau B. Lamar
c)
Anson Jones
6.
What concerns did Native Americans have about living in a mission?
a)
They did not want to give up their own traditions and culture.
b)
They were concerned about the number of diseases causing death.
c)
They tried to avoid living in the missions to prevent getting sick.
d)
All of the above
7.
First explorer to map the Texas coast
a)
Alvarez de Pineda
b)
Cabeza de Vaca
c)
Coronado
d)
Moscoso
8.
 What was the importance of Alonso Álvarez de Pineda's 
exploration of the Texas coast in 1519?
a)
 His exploration included
the first group of Europeans to enter what is now Texas.
b)
 His journey inspired conquistadores
to explore what is now Texas.
c)
He was the first European
to explore and map what is now the
Texas coastline.
d)
He led explorers to an
island near
present-day Galveston.
9.
Which of the following statements 
best summarizes La Salle's leadership?​
a)
 ​La Salle was personally 
responsible for all of the 
unfortunate events that happened at Fort St. Louis.
b)
La Salle never attempted to 
take advantage of France's 
claims to the Mississippi River Valley.
c)
La Salle was timid and 
unable to respond in any positive 
way to the challenges of establishing a colony.
d)
La Salle was brave and daring 
but lacked navigation skills 
and the confidence of his followers.
10.
What concerns did Native Americans have about living in a mission?
a)
They did not want to give up their own traditions and culture.
b)
They were concerned about the number of diseases causing death.
c)
They tried to avoid living in the missions to prevent getting sick.
d)
All of the above
11.

How is the Coastal Plains different from the Mountains and Basins?

a)

The Coastal Plains has more Mountains

b)

The Coastal Plains has more rivers

c)

The Mountains and Basins has more rivers

d)

The Mountains and Basins region has more rain

12.

Which region would i find the Palo Duro Canyon?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Mountains and Basins

c)

Great Plains

d)

Central Plains

13.

Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?

a)

Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.

b)

American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.

c)

Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

d)

Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.

14.

Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?

a)

Catholic priests

b)

American Indian tribes

c)

Conquistadors

d)

Anglo settlers

15.

Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?

a)

Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.

b)

American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.

c)

Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

d)

Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.

16.

In what way did the building of missions in Texas change the culture of the region?

a)

Farming methods were changed.

b)

Large areas of forests were cut down.

c)

New religious traditions were introduced.

d)

Rivers in southern parts of Texas were polluted.

17.

What is a Sharecropper?

a)

Person that made a crop using land owners property and financing, usually former slaves

b)

Person that gave away their harvests

c)

A shepherd

d)

Mr. Farr

18.

What culture influenced Texas ranching the most?

a)

German

b)

Spanish

c)

Italian

d)

Russian

19.

What is irrigation

a)

diverting or directing of water for crops and development

b)

land lines for telegraphs

c)

being really agitated

d)

adjective describing something very strange

20.

North, South, East, and West are known as what on a Compass Rose?

a)

Cardinal Directions

b)

Intermediate Directions

c)

Compass Directions

d)

Up, Down, Left, Right

21.

What Year was Texas Annexed and adopted a new constitution?

a)

1845

b)

1836

c)

1830

d)

1826

22.
Stephen F. Austin brings 300 families
Constitution of 1824
Law of April, 6, 1830
Which major Era is described above?
a)
Spanish Colonial
b)
Age of Contact
c)
Mexican National
d)
Revolution and Republic
23.
Texas Gazette, July, 3, 1830
"The introduction of foreigners across the northern frontier is prohibited under any pretext whatsoever, unless the said foreigners are provided with a passport issued by Mexico"
To what event is the newspaper referring?
a)
The Fredonian Rebellion
b)
The Law of April 6, 1830
c)
The Turtle Bayou Resolutions
d)
The Consultation
24.
What is the significance of the year 1821?
a)
Father Hidalgo gives his Cry of Dolores speech 
b)
The first Spanish mission was founded in Texas
c)
Mexico declares their independence from Spain
d)
Stephen F. Austin leads the first settlers to Texas
25.
Which of the following describes Columbus' expedition? 
a)
In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. 
b)
In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. 
c)
In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. 
d)
In 1527, he was stranded in Texas; however, he became known as a "healer" among the Texas Indians. Later, upon his return to Spain, he later published a story of his travels. 
26.
Which of the following describes Pineda's expedition? 
a)
In 1519, he conquered the Aztec empire, which increased the wealth and power of Spain, and established Mexico City. 
b)
In 1519, he and his crew were the FIRST Europeans to see the Texas coast and the FIRST to map the Texas Gulf Coast. 
c)
He ended up in Texas while searching for the Mississippi River. He established a settlement in Texas; however, it was destroyed by Indian attacks. Even though it failed, it gave France a claim in Texas. 
d)
In 1492, he reached the Bahamas near North America, enslaved the Tainos for profit, and eventually lost many of his riches and titles. 

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