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MAP Testing Review (Texas History)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Australia
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
2.
Europe
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
3.
Africa
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
4.
Atlantic Ocean
a)
A
b)
C
c)
D
d)
E
5.
Letter B represents the state of ________.
a)
New Mexico
b)
Oklahoma
c)
Arkansas
d)
Louisiana
6.
Letter A represents the state of ________.
a)
New Mexico
b)
Oklahoma
c)
Arkansas
d)
Louisiana
7.
Letter D represents the state of ________.
a)
New Mexico
b)
Oklahoma
c)
Arkansas
d)
Louisiana
8.
Number 2 represents the river that separates Texas from Louisiana. What river is number 2.
a)
Rio Grande
b)
Red
c)
Sabine
d)
Gulf of Mexico
9.
Number 3 represents the river that separates Texas from Mexico. What river is number 3.
a)
Rio Grande
b)
Red
c)
Sabine
d)
Gulf of Mexico
10.
Number 4 represents the body of water that lines the Texas coast. What is represented by number 4?
a)
Rio Grande
b)
Red
c)
Sabine
d)
Gulf of Mexico
11.
If my family decides to go on a vacation to Dinosaur Valley State Park, which region would we visit?
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
12.
What region do you live in?
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
13.
Guadalupe Peak is the tallest point in Texas and is located in which region?
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
14.
While hunting one afternoon, the young warrior killed a buffalo with his atlatl and had enough meat to feed his entire family.
a)
Paleolithic
b)
Archaic
c)
Late Prehistoric
15.
This Native American group believed they were descended from a wolf man and lived in short tepees.
a)
Comanche
b)
Apache
c)
Tonkawa
d)
Jumano
16.
Adobe is a brick made on hay and mud. This group used it to build their homes.
a)
Jumano
b)
Karankawa
c)
Caddo
d)
Tonkawa
17.
The 3 G's include all the following except.
a)
God
b)
Gold
c)
Greed
d)
Glory
18.
What weapon of nature helped the Spanish conquer the Aztecs?
a)
Starvation
b)
Drought
c)
Disease
d)
Snakes
19.
Why was San Antonio so important to the missions in East Texas?
a)
San Antonio was a trading post between the missions and New Spain.
b)
The Pope lived in San Antonio.
c)
The Native Americans had to go to San Antonio to get baptized.
d)
San Antonio was the capital of Texas.
20.
Why was Pineda's map so important?
a)
It showed the boundaries and mapped the Texas coast.
b)
It showed the sea passage to Asia through Central America.
c)
It showed that Cuba was an island.
d)
It showed the first permanent European colony in Texas.
21.
Why is Miguel Hidalgo known as the Father of the Mexican Revolution?
a)
He wrote the Mexican constitution
b)
He was a prominent general of the rebel army
c)
He gave a speech that encouraged a rebellion against Spanish rule
d)
He founded many missions and spread settlement throughout Texas
22.
During the Mexican War for independence, the Battle of Medina resulted in -
a)
Victory for the Republican Army of the North
b)
Arrests of many revolutionary figures
c)
Calls for the filibusters to invade Texas
d)
Defeat of the Gutierrez-Magee expedition and the Republican Army of the North
23.
Which of the following attracted Anglo-American settlers to Texas?
a)
Inexpensive cheap land
b)
Freedom of religion
c)
Abolition of slavery
d)
A chance to earn money to pay off their debts
24.
Which of the following is a contribution of Stephen F. Austin to the development of Texas?
a)
He established a mission at Galveston Bay
b)
He explored the Rio Grande and West Texas
c)
He helped draft the Mexican Constitution of 1824
d)
He founded the first large Anglo colony in Texas
25.
One way Mexican officials tried to maintain Mexican culture when issuing land grants to Anglo empresarios was by -
a)
Introducing Spanish foods to the new settlers
b)
Requiring settlers to practice the Catholic religion
c)
Administering Spanish language tests to settlers
d)
Expecting Anglo settlers to wear Spanish clothing
26.
I was sent as a messenger to warn Sam Houston about the Alamo, remained with Houston and served in the final battle for independence, and returned to the Alamo to bury the dead. Who am I?
a)
Jim Bowie
b)
Jose Antonio Navarro
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Lorenzo de Zavala
27.
The main purpose of the Law of April 6, 1830 was to -
a)
Block Mexicans from settling in Texas.
b)
End the trade between Texas and Mexico.
c)
Prevent Texas from declaring independence.
d)
Stop immigration from the United States to Texas.
28.
The Battle of San Jacinto is commemorated (celebrated) by Texans because it resulted in the -
a)
Loss of Goliad
b)
Surrender of Santa Anna
c)
Death of William B. Travis
d)
Defeat of San Houston's troops
29.
How many Treaties of Velasco were there?
a)
Three
b)
Two
c)
One
d)
None
30.
Why is 1845 significant in Texas History?
a)
Texas forces won the Battle of the Alamo
b)
Sam Houston was elected President of the Republic of Texas
c)
Texas was annexed by the United States
d)
The Spanish government gave up all rights to Texas
31.
The belief that the U.S. was to expand between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean was known as -
a)
Territorial Expansion
b)
Manifest Destiny
c)
Moving Westward
d)
Annexation
32.
The primary function of the Texas Rangers for the Republic of Texas was to -
a)
Built irrigation systems for Texas farmers
b)
Protect Texans from American Indian tribes
c)
Return fugitive enslaved people to Texas farms
d)
Establish a prison system for the Texas justice system
33.
Why did President Houston downsize the army, try to sell the navy, and decreased government pay?
a)
To convince the United States to annex Texas
b)
To recover from the Council House Fight
c)
To try and get elected for a second term
d)
To try to reduce the debt of the Republic of Texas
34.
What was President Lamar’s view on public education?
a)
Education was important and he set aside money and land for schools.
b)
All people should be provided an education if they could afford it.
c)
Schools were a personal choice, and that they should be privately funded.
d)
Education was important, but he did not consider it one his priorities.
35.
The final battle of the Civil War was fought in Texas. What was the name of this battle?
a)
Sabine Pass
b)
Galveston
c)
Brownsville
d)
Palmito Ranch
36.
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by:
a)
Harriet Tubman
b)
Abraham Lincoln
c)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
d)
John Brown
37.
How were the people of Kansas and Nebraska going to decide if their territory would allow slavery or not?
a)
They were going to let the president decide
b)
They were going to let the Supreme Court decide
c)
They were going to let Congress decide
d)
They were going to vote on whether or not to allow slavery
38.
Why did most cattle trails end in Kansas
a)
Cow towns were very popular and an easy place to drop off cattle to be shipped to california
b)
Because thats were the cows could no longer travel further north
c)
Because the ranchers were lazy and didn't want to go further
d)
Because Kansas had a lot of towns that had railroads
39.
What caused the U.S. to enter World War 1
a)
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
b)
Sinking of the Lusitania
c)
Germany invading Poland
d)
Discovery of the Zimmermann telegram
40.
What caused the U.S. to enter World War 2
a)
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
b)
Sinking of the Lusitania
c)
Germany invading Poland
d)
Discovery of the Zimmermann telegram
41.
Define Suffrage
a)
Women's right to vote
b)
Right to bear arms
c)
Right to better wages and better working conditions
d)
Right to vote
42.
What event happened in 1901 that changed the history of Texas
a)
Oil was struck in El Paso Texas
b)
The model T was built by Henry Ford
c)
Oil struck in Beaumont Texas
d)
Galveston Hurricane
43.

What was the primary economic activity in Texas during the early 19th century?

a)

Industrial manufacturing

b)

Cotton farming

c)

Oil drilling

d)

Cattle ranching

44.

Which treaty officially ended the Texas Revolution?

a)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

b)

Treaty of Velasco

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of San Jacinto

45.

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

Mirabeau B. Lamar

d)

Anson Jones

46.
How many different nations have flown its flag over Texas?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
6
47.

Which civilization was destroyed by Cortes and a group of Spanish conquistadors?

a)

Maya

b)

Aztec

c)

Inca

d)

Ghana

48.

How were the Spanish threatened in Texas?

a)

La Salle created Fort St. Louis

b)

The French joined forces with the tribes of Texas

c)

France bombed Spain

d)

France bought Texas from Spain

49.

What is the name of the structures built to protect the clergy and maintain control over regions settled by the Spanish in the Texas Colonial Era?

a)

missions

b)

presidios

c)

ranchos

50.

What Spanish-origin technique significantly influenced Texas cattle ranching?

a)

Lassoing

b)

Sheep herding

c)

Wheat farming

d)

Olive cultivation

51.
Who conquered the Aztecs?
a)
Pizarro
b)
Columbus
c)
Dias
d)
Cortes
52.

Which is NOT true about missions in Texas?

a)

Missions included military bases

b)

Missions included a Catholic church

c)

Missions were built near rivers

d)

Missions had Indians as residents

53.

The Indian tribe that attacked and captured Cabeza De Vaca

a)

Caddo

b)

Comanche

c)

Kickapoo

d)

Karankawa

54.

Which is NOT true about missions in Texas?

a)

Missions included military bases

b)

Missions included a Catholic church

c)

Missions were built near rivers

d)

Missions had Indians as residents

55.

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

Stephen F. Austin

c)

David G. Burnet

d)

Anson Jones

56.

Which river makes up the western and southern border?

a)

Frio

b)

Red

c)

Brazos

d)

Rio Grande

57.

What was the primary reason for the Spanish establishing missions in Texas?

a)

To create military outposts

b)

To convert Native Americans to Christianity

c)

To find gold and silver

d)

To establish trade routes

58.

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the U.S. acquiring Texas?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

c)

Treaty of Tordesillas

d)

Treaty of Versailles

59.

Who was the leader of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo?

a)

Sam Houston

b)

James Bowie

c)

Stephen F. Austin

d)

William B. Travis

60.
What important mission was built in 1718?  hint: it will eventually be called "the Alamo"
a)
San Francisco de los Tejas
b)
San Juan Bautista
c)
San Antonio de Valero
d)
Santa Cruz de San Saba
61.

Which TWO [2] of these things happened as a result of Mexico winning independence from Spain in 1821?

  • -

  • YOU MUST CHOOSE TWO [2] CORRECT ANSWERS

a)

Texas was now under Mexican governance

b)

Texans were required to learn how to speak French

c)

Native tribes were forced out of Texas forever

d)

Anglo settlement of Texas began, led by Stephen F. Austin

e)

Gold was discovered in the Mountains of West Texas

62.
In what year did Mexico win its independence from the country of Spain?
Hint - This is the same year that Stephen F. Austin brought the first of the "Old 300" settlers to Texas
a)
1803
b)
1810
c)
1817
d)
1821
63.

Which Native American tribe allied with the French against the Spanish in Texas?

a)

Apache

b)

Comanche

c)

Caddo

d)

Tonkawa

64.

What was the primary reason for the establishment of missions in East Texas?

a)

To find gold

b)

To convert the Caddo tribe

c)

To counter French influence

d)

To establish trade routes

65.

Which Native American tribe was known for their horse culture and raids in Texas?

a)

Apache

b)

Comanche

c)

Caddo

d)

Karankawa

66.
The person MOST responsible for the settlement of Texas with Americans is
a)
Viceroy Martinez
b)
Moses Austin
c)
Stephen F. Austin
d)
Baron de Bastrop
67.
What mission was the first permanent settlement of Europeans set up in Texas?
Hint - it was built in 1682 and located in the El Paso area
a)
San Juan Bautista
b)
Diego del Paso
c)
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
d)
San Francisco de los Tejas
68.

Which country is located south of Texas?

a)

Oklahoma

b)

Mexico

c)

New Mexico

d)

Arkansas

69.
What U.S. state is this?
a)
Texas
b)
California
c)
New Mexico
d)
Montana
70.

What is the capitol of Texas?

a)

Dallas

b)

Fort Worth

c)

Austin

d)

Houston

71.

what is the name of a state that borders Texas?

a)

Gulf of Mexico

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Mexico

d)

Dallas

72.
Texas is the _________ largest state.
a)
3rd
b)
2nd
c)
4th
d)
1st
73.
What is the largest resource that Texas produces?
a)
Oil
b)
Cotton
c)
Wool
d)
Cattle
74.
Which battle helped Texas gain its independence?
a)
Civil War
b)
Battle of the Alamo
c)
World War II
d)
Battle of San Jacinto
75.
Which country did Texas gain it's independence from?
a)
Mexico
b)
Canada
c)
France
d)
Russia
76.
What was the capital cities first name before it was Austin?
a)
Buffalo
b)
San Jacinto
c)
Waterloo
d)
Armadillo
77.
What is not one of the six flags that have flown over Texas?
a)
 France
b)
Confederacy of Texas
c)
Italy
d)
Mexico
78.
The Alamo is located in which city in Texas
a)
San Antonio
b)
Dallas
c)
Austin
d)
Corpus Christi
79.
What is the nick name of Texas
a)
Every things Bigger in Texas
b)
The Cattle State
c)
The Oil State
d)
The Lone Star State
80.
What is the Texas state song?
a)
Yellow Rose of Texas
b)
All My Ex's Live in Texas
c)
Stars Over Texas
d)
Texas, Our Texas
81.

Which is a major city in the Coastal Plains?

a)

Lubbock

b)

Austin

c)

El Paso

d)

Amarillo

82.

Which states border Texas?

a)

New Mexico

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Arkansas

d)

Louisiana

e)

All of the above

83.

Which region is the greatest amount of rainfall?

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Coastal Plains

84.

True or False: Mountains, plains, rivers, and plateaus are located in Texas.

a)

False

b)

True

85.

Which region in Texas is the driest?

a)

Mountains and Basins

b)

Great Plains

c)

North Central Plains

d)

North Central Plains

86.

Which of these is not one of the four regions of Texas?

a)

North Central Plains

b)

Rocks and Basins

c)

Coastal Plains

d)

Mountains and Basins

87.

True or False: Padre Island is a natural landmark of the North Central Plains.

a)

True

b)

False

88.
Texas State Flower
a)
Tulip
b)
Bluebonnet
c)
Yellow rose
d)
Daisy
89.
What body of water borders Texas
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Gulf of Mexico
d)
Texas Ocean
90.
Where is El Paso?
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
91.
State large Mammal
a)
Armadillo
b)
Monarch Butterfly
c)
Texas Longhorn
d)
Texas Horned Lizard
92.
Largest City in Texas
a)
San Antonio
b)
Abilene 
c)
Houston
d)
Austin
93.
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Maribeau B. Lamar
c)
Anson Jones
94.
Texas won the Battle of the Alamo
a)
true
b)
false
95.
A territory that becomes part of a larger country is called
a)
annexation
b)
emancipation
c)
adoption
96.
A spanish military fort
a)
presidio
b)
vaquero
c)
taco
97.
A piece of evidence created by someone who was part of the historical event.
a)
first source
b)
primary source
c)
fact
98.
Information or research made after an event has happened.
a)
second person
b)
secondary source
c)
third source
99.
State Abbreviation
a)
TE
b)
TX
c)
T
d)
TA
100.
How many counties in the state of Texas
a)
50
b)
254
c)
30
d)
48

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