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TH_1 Midterm Review 1-6

Total questions: 124

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Wind, water, and glaciers can wear down landforms in a process called

a)

drought.

b)

erosion.

c)

plate tectonics.

d)

scaling.

2.

Which theme of geography considers the physical and human characteristics of a spot?

a)

location

b)

place

c)

movement

d)

region

3.

Which theme of geography groups places together because they share similarities?

a)

location

b)

place

c)

movement

d)

region

4.

Which type of map might show the roads or resources of an area?

a)

physical map

b)

political map

c)

projection map

d)

special purpose map

5.

The Coastal Plain is set off from the western regions by a steep cliff called a(n)

a)

butte.

b)

drought.

c)

escarpment.

d)

meridian.

6.

Which of the following forces works beneath the surface of the Earth to shape landforms?

a)

wind

b)

plate tectonics

c)

water

d)

glaciers

7.

The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern halves is the

a)
Equator
b)

Circumference

c)

Dividing line

d)

Equdor

8.

The culture of a people includes all of the following except

a)

the beliefs and ideas they hold

b)

the language they speak and the customs they follow

c)

the styles of housing and clothing they use

d)

the physical features of the place in which they live

9.

The plants and animals that live in an area naturally are a result of

a)

longitude

b)

human activity

c)

climate

d)

all of these are correct

10.

Which of the following is an example of the interaction of people and the environment?

a)

pollution from industry dirtying the air

b)

people settling in an area because of its resources

c)

people growing a certain crop because the climate is right for it

d)

all these answers are correct

11.

What type of graph would you use to compare the size of Texas to that of four other states

a)

bar groph

b)

circle graph

c)

line graph

d)

diagram

12.

The Llano Estacado and the Edwards Plateau are landforms in the ______ region

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

North Central Plains

c)

Great Plains

d)

Mountains & Basins

13.

Which of the following were the in Texas at the same time?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Estevancio

c)

Coronado

d)

La Salle

14.

In order which person explored Texas third

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Estevancio

c)

Coronado

d)

La Salle

15.

In order which person explored Texas last

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Estevancio

c)

Coronado

d)

La Salle

16.

Why was La Salle's colony a threat to Spain?

a)

La Salle wanted to claim all the land for France

b)

La Salle wanted to keep all the petroleum that he found

c)

La Salle's was a threat because the French became allies with the Native Americans

d)

La Salle's colony was a threat because La Salle wanted to be the King of Texas (tey-yas)

17.

The Spanish fought the ___________ to regain control of the Spain.

a)

Conquistadors

b)

Reconquista

c)

Coronado

d)

Native Americans

18.

Many Spanish ____________ came to the Americas to gain wealth and honor by conquering Native Americans.

a)

Conquistadors

b)

Viceroys

c)

Missionaries

d)

Americans

19.

Many Native Americans resented having to pay _____________ to the Aztecs

a)

Respect

b)

Rent

c)

Tribute

d)

Taxes

20.

The French were seeking the ______________ when they explored the Mississippi River.

a)

Glory

b)

Northwest Passage

c)

Gold

d)

The seven cities of Cibola

21.

The Spanish king appointed _____________ to rule areas conquered in the Americas

a)

Fryers

b)

Generals

c)

Victors

d)

Viceroys

22.

Diseases from Europe killed many of the ________ people of the Americas

a)

Exploring

b)

Immigrant

c)

Spanish

d)

lndigenous

23.

LaSalle's men killed him in a _____

a)

War

b)

Pueblo

c)

Mutiny

d)

Ship

24.

The Reconquista ended in __________

a)

711

b)

1215

c)

1492

d)

1540

25.

Which Explorer was the first to reach the Americas from Europe

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Colmbus

c)

Coronado

d)

Cortez

26.

Which of the following were goals of the Spanish in exploring the New World (select all that apply)

a)

to defeat the English

b)

to gain great wealth for themselves

c)

to make their country more powerful

d)

to spread Christianity

27.

Which of the following was not a goal of the Spanish in exploring the New World (select all that apply)

a)

to defeat the English

b)

to gain great wealth for themselves

c)

to make their country more powerful

d)

to spread Christianity

28.

Which of the following helps explain why the Spanish were able to conquer Native Americans

a)

Native Americans did not have sailing ships

b)

Native Americans were too busy hunting buffalo

c)

The Spanish had better communications

d)

The Spanish had better weapons and armor

29.

Spain gained a good map of the Texas coast from the

a)

Cabeza de Vaca expedition

b)

Moscoso expedition

c)

Narvaez expedition

d)

Alvarez de Pineda expedition

30.

Cabeza de Vaca reached Texas as a result of ___________

a)

the failed Narvaez expedition

b)

the Cortes expedition

c)

Coronado's expedition

d)

Estevanico's expedition

31.

Which physical feature of Texas did Coronado cross

a)

Edwards Plateau

b)

Hill Country

c)

Llano Extacado

d)

lower Rio Grande valley

32.

La Salle mistakenly landed in Texas when he was seeking the ___________

a)

Big Bend country

b)

mouth of the Mississippi River

c)

Mouth of the Rio Grande River

d)

Northwest Passage

33.

What happened to La Salle's colony

a)

It did not last

b)

it defeated the Spanish at Matagorda Bay

c)

It was moved to Louisiana

d)

It flourished for many decades

34.

Would the Spanish King and Queen have been as interested in exploring if they were still involved in the Reconquista?

a)

No, They would have put all their resources toward defeating the Muslims

b)

Yes, They wanted the three G's God Glory and Gold

c)

No, They wouldn't have supported Columbus because he was Italian.

d)

Yes, They did not really pay much attention to the Reconquista since they were better than those fighting for them.

35.

What attitudes did the Reconquista produce among Spanish people (choose all that apply)

a)

The Spanish people's attitude was they were afraid to fight.

b)

The Spanish people believed it was their religious duty to fight non-Christians

c)

The Spanish people learned to fight for glory and wealth

d)

The attitude led the Spanish to conquer the Americas

36.

How did the conquest to the Aztecs and Incas contribute to Spanish exploration (select all that apply)

a)

The conquest won Spain great wealth

b)

The desire for more wealth led them to explore other parts of America.

c)

The conquest had little to no effect because the conquistadors defeated them so easily

d)

 Exploring led the Spanish to defeat the Native Americans so this did not contribute to any more exploration.

37.

How did Mexican leaders react to the Fredonian rebellion?

a)

They wanted a report on Texans’ attitudes.

b)

They hoped to convince Texans to cooperate.

c)

They set out to punish Texans.

d)

They sent a large army to occupy Texas.

38.

How was the tax on imported goods supposed to affect Texas?

a)

It would make Texans buy more American goods.

b)

It would make Texans buy more Mexican goods.

c)

It would force Texans to make their own goods.

d)

It would force Texans to do without goods.

39.

How did Texans respond to the Law of April 6, 1830?

a)

They liked it because it would increase immigration.

b)

They did not think the law would affect them.

c)

They started an armed rebellion.

d)

They thought it broke the constitution of Mexico.

40.

Though the trouble at Anahuac was settled peacefully, there was fighting at

a)

Goliad.

b)

San Felipe de Austin.

c)

Velasco.

d)

Washington-on-the-Brazos.

41.

Which Mexican political group did most Texans agree with?

a)

Federalists

b)

Centralists

c)

Catholics

d)

Conservatives

42.

In which meeting did people decide to send Austin to Mexico City?

a)

the Consultation

b)

the Convention of 1832

c)

the Convention of 1833

d)

the Turtle Bayou meeting

43.

What Mexican commander was sent by Santa Anna to break up the state

government?

a)

Bradburn

b)

Cós

c)

Farías

d)

Mier y Terán

44.

What did Santa Anna do when Farías was serving as president?

a)

He declared Mexico independent.

b)

He abolished slavery in Mexico.

c)

He seized the government.

d)

He made Texas a separate state.

45.

How did Fort St. Louis threaten the Spanish claim to Texas?

a)

The colony succeeded and grew very quickly.

b)

The colony was primarily a military base.

c)

It showed that other countries were interested in Texas.

d)

The French colonists declared war on Spain.

46.

What is one reason many Mexicans did not want to colonize Texas?

a)

A plague swept across Texas in the early 1800s.

b)

They feared attacks from Native Americans.

c)

French attacks were frequent.

d)

There was no good farmland in Texas.

47.

What three occupations did Moses Austin have before he became an empresario?

a)

farmer, storekeeper, blacksmith

b)

banker, silversmith, rancher

c)

farmer, actor, speculator

d)

storekeeper, mine operator, banker

48.

What happened when Moses Austin went to San Antonio in 1820?

a)

He gained a contract as an empresario.

b)

He negotiated a treaty that made Texas part of the United States.

c)

He failed to achieve his goal and had to return to Missouri.

d)

He was thrown into prison for trespassing on Spanish territory.

49.

Which of the following problems did Stephen F. Austin’s new colony not suffer from?

a)

Native American attacks

b)

drought

c)

plague

d)

long absences of its leader

50.

What was the effect of Mexican independence on Texas?

a)

Mexico required all settlers to learn Spanish immediately.

b)

Mexican leaders forced Austin to step down as leader.

c)

Colonists immediately declared their independence from Mexico.

d)

Land became even cheaper and more available than before.

51.

Who were the Old Three Hundred?

a)

the last Comanches to be driven out of Texas

b)

the first families to settle in Texas with Austin

c)

the last survivors of the French settlement at Fort St. Louis

d)

the number of empresarios who had contracts in Texas

52.

Several Americans launched unofficial wars called

a)

expeditions.

b)

garrisons.

c)

filibusters.

d)

skirmishes.

53.

One revolt in Mexico tried to set up a republic, in which

a)

monarchs rule the country.

b)

kings appoint officials to rule.

c)

people vote to choose their leaders.

d)

rulers are chosen by the army.

54.

In 1819, the United States ceded its claim to Texas, meaning that it

a)

added the area to its country.

b)

sent several expeditions to the area.

c)

gave up any claim to the land.

d)

backed up its claim with forts.

55.

The Spanish hoped to convert Native Americans by setting up

a)

catechisms.

b)

missions.

c)

expeditions.

d)

pueblos.

56.

Pirates break the law by

a)

making false money.

b)

stealing from ships.

c)

stealing other people’s cattle.

d)

burning public buildings.

57.

Which of the following was not a goal of the missions?

a)

to convert Native Americans to Christianity

b)

to defend against Native American attacks

c)

to lead Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life

d)

to strengthen Spain’s hold on Texas

58.

What happened to the first East Texas mission?

a)

It grew into the capital of East Texas.

b)

It was captured by the French.

c)

It was abandoned because of conflict with Indians.

d)

The Comanches destroyed it.

59.

What mission town became the capital of East Texas?

a)

Los Adaes

b)

La Bahía

c)

Nacogdoches

d)

Natchitoches

60.

What kind of work did Native Americans perform on the missions?

a)

ranching and farming

b)

craft work like sewing and blacksmithing

c)

making products like soap and bricks

d)

all of the these

61.

Which of the following led to problems in the presidios?

a)

There were too few Native Americans to do the work.

b)

Soldiers had little pay and were often in debt.

c)

Soldiers were not allowed to have families with them.

d)

all of the these

62.

What did the Neutral Ground Agreement try to do?

a)

put an end to filibusters

b)

settle the Mexican desire for independence

c)

declare the Mississippi River a free trade area

d)

achieve peace on the border of the United States and Spanish Texas

63.

Which of the following was not a filibuster?

a)

Gutiérrez

b)

Magee

c)

Kemper

d)

St. Denis

64.

Why did conservatives dislike the revolt of Hidalgo?

a)

They feared that the lower classes would take their power.

b)

They were loyal to the king.

c)

They resented his alliance with filibusters.

d)

They supported Morelos instead.

65.

When did Mexico win its independence?

a)

1810

b)

1814

c)

1821

d)

1827

66.

Why did Spain end the effort to set up missions?

a)

The missions were failing, and when France

gave up its land in North America, it no longer

posed a threat to Texas.

b)

The missions were working, and when France

gave up its land in North America, it no longer

posed a threat to Texas.

c)

The missions were failing, and when France

kept its land in North America,

d)

when France

gave up its land in North America, it still

posed a threat to Texas.

67.

What long-lasting effect did the missions have on Texas?

a)

They introduced the ranching industry to Texas

b)

The introduced the

Spanish language to Texas.

c)

The introduced the

French language to Texas.

d)

The introduced the

filibusters to Texas

68.

What effect did the Adams-Onís treaty have on filibusters?

a)

It led to more filibusters

b)

It led to less filibusters

c)

It led to more missions and presidios

d)

It led to less missions and presidios

69.

What are three reasons that the mission system failed?

a)

Many Native Americans died from

European diseases.

b)

Native Americans did not

stay on the missions.

c)

Some Native Americans

came for protection, not to change their way of

life.

d)

Friars and soldiers agreed how the Native Americans should be treated.

70.

For defense, the Spanish built several forts, called

a)

epidemics

b)

castles

c)

missions

d)

presidios

71.

a person sent to another country to represent his or her

government

a)
Minister
b)

Pastor

c)

Preacher

d)

Traveler

72.

people taking an active role in making laws and decisions

a)
self-government
b)

law makers

c)

active citizen

d)

dependent

73.

a person who is not in the armed forces

a)
civilian
b)

soldier

c)

patriot

d)

rifleman

74.

a person who holds deep love for his or her country

a)
patriot
b)

rebel

c)

civilian

d)

viceroy

75.

the national government of a territory

a)
central government
b)

local government

c)

territory government

d)

basic government

76.

a system of government in which states hold the most

power and the national government holds less

a)
federal system
b)

anti-federal system

c)

democracy

d)

republic

77.

a person who is chosen to speak for a group

a)
delegate
b)

speaker

c)

mouth piece

d)

talker

78.

the government body that makes laws

a)
legislature
b)

executive

c)

judicial

d)

bureaucracy

79.

military post

a)
garrison
b)

barracks

c)

mail station

d)

fence part

80.

plan of government that describes the different parts

of government

a)
constitution
b)

constituent

c)

document

d)

laws

81.

a group of armed citizens who serve as soldiers during an emergency

a)

military

b)

warriors

c)

militia

d)

civilians

82.

the legal right to own a piece of property

a)
title
b)

deed

c)

owner

d)

heir

83.

the work of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

a)

farmland

b)

agriculture

c)

garden

d)

ranch

84.

a piece of land consisting of 4,428 acres

a)
sitio
b)

plot

c)

acreage

d)

ranch

85.

an official count of the population of an area

a)

head count

b)

census

c)

evidence

d)

numeric division

86.

a person who buys a large area of land and sells pieces of it to others

a)

spectator

b)

spectacle

c)

speculator

d)

investor

87.

a land division within Texas created by the Mexican government

a)
department
b)

sitio

c)

plot

d)

division

88.

an association of two or more people in a business venture

a)
partnership
b)

marriage

c)

associates

d)

venture capitalist

89.

a person who had official permission to bring settlers to Texas

a)
empresario
b)

emperor

c)

real estate agent

d)

land group

90.

lines of the grid system that measure distance east and

west of the Prime Meridian

a)
longitude
b)

latitude

c)

polar lines

d)

easterlies

91.

the method used to transfer the Earth’s curved surface

onto a flat map

a)
projection
b)

image

c)

copy

d)

transparency

92.

lines in the grid system that measure distance north and

south of the Equator

a)
latitude
b)

longitude

c)

location

d)

compass

93.

where a place is compared to where other places are

a)
relative location
b)

latitude

c)

longitude

d)

place value

94.

How did climate allow the first humans to come to the Americas from Asia?

a)

A warm climate made it easier to find food along the way.

b)

A cold climate lowered ocean levels, creating a land bridge.

c)

Heavy rains allowed them to float boats across the sea.

d)

Strong winds blew their sailboats to a new shore.

95.

Constitution

a)

document that describe laws and organization of a nation.

b)

civic participation in a nation

c)

power from the people

96.

picture drawn or painted on cave walls, ledges, and cliffs

(a)  

97.

large room used for meetings and religious ceremonies

(a)  

98.

passed from parent to child

(a)  

99.

carving made on rock

(a)  

100.

alliance of people or groups who unite for a common purpose

(a)  

101.

object made by humans that shows how they once lived

(a)  

102.

unit of society made up of parents, children, and grandchildren

(a)  

103.

people who wander from place to place in search of food

(a)  

104.

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."

a)

Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara

b)

James Long

c)

George Washington

d)

Santa Anna

105.

Who might have stated this:

“The citizens of Texas have long indulged
the hope . . . that they should be included [in
the United States.

a)

Bernardo Gutiérrez de Lara

b)

James Long

c)

George Washington

d)

Santa Anna

106.

Diseases from Europe killed many of the (a)   people of the Americas.

107.

Which theme of geography considers the physical and human characteristics of a spot?

(a)  

108.

Which explorer was the first to reach the Americas from Europe?

a)

Cabeza de Vaca

b)

Columbus

c)

Coronado

d)

Cortés

109.

Which of the following was not a goal of the Spanish in exploring the New World?

a)

to defeat the English

b)

to gain wealth for themselves

c)

to make their country more powerful

d)

to spread Christianity

110.

Which of the following is not one of the three periods of prehistory in Texas?

a)

Archaic Era

b)

Late Prehistoric Era

c)

Paleolithic Era

d)

Spanish Conquest Era

111.

How did the atlatl help Native Americans hunt?

a)

They could throw spears with more force.

b)

They could hunt in larger groups.

c)

They could follow herds over greater distance.

d)

They could use it to hide their valuables in.

112.

Which of the following groups relied on farming and not hunting for food?

a)

Caddo

b)

Jumano

c)

Tigua

d)

cavemen

113.

How did the Tonkawas’ way of life change after they were pushed off the plains?

a)

They began to hunt buffalo.

b)

They became fishers.

c)

They became hunter-gatherers.

d)

They began to farm.

114.

Which groups lived in the most difficult environment for finding food?

a)

Southeastern peoples

b)

Plains peoples

c)

Puebloan peoples

d)

Western Gulf peoples

115.

Which of the following groups lived in towns called pueblos?

a)

Atakapans

b)

Coahuíltecans

c)

Kiowas

d)

Tiguas

116.

Which of the following is not a benefit of studying geography?

a)

seeing how environment shapes the world

b)

understanding climate

c)

creating new resources

d)

planning how to manage resources

117.

lines of the grid system that measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian

(a)  

118.

the method used to transfer the Earth’s curved surface onto a flat map

(a)  

119.

the study of how people interact with the land

(a)  

120.

changes in elevation

(a)  

121.

the exact place where something is, found by using a grid system

(a)  

122.

the study of the land and the features on its surface

(a)  

123.

where a place is compared to where other places are

(a)  

124.

lines in the grid system that measure distance north and south of the Equator

(a)