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Worksheets2025 UIL SS Part 2
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which river is located to the north of the region described in the document?
Colorado River
Red River
Rio Grande River
Ohio River
What type of terrain characterizes the Rolling Plains?
Flat and grassy
Rocky and rolling
Mountainous and forested
Sandy and desert-like
Which landmark is found in the Cross Timbers area?
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
Stockton Plateau
What resources are associated with the Grand Prairie?
Oil and gas
Livestock, cotton, and corn
Peaches and peanuts
Stone and gravel
Which city is NOT mentioned as part of the Great Plains Region?
Amarillo
Midland
Dallas
Pecos
What is the second-largest canyon in the U.S. mentioned in the document?
Grand Canyon
Palo Duro Canyon
Bryce Canyon
Antelope Canyon
What are the main resources and industries in the High Plains region of Texas?
Gold and silver mining
Petroleum, natural gas, and agriculture
Fishing and shipbuilding
Technology and software development
Which city is NOT found in the Mountains and Basins Region of Texas?
El Paso
Marfa
Austin
Fort Stockton
What is the highest peak in Texas, located in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
Mount Bonnell
Guadalupe Peak
Mount Everest
Mount McKinley
Why was Texas considered an attractive place for immigrants after achieving statehood?
It had a cold climate
Land was available and affordable
It was close to the ocean
It had a large number of factories
Which states were primarily involved in settling East Texas?
Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio River Valley
California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
What was a common characteristic of settlers on the Gulf Coast?
They were from northern states and opposed slavery.
They were from slave states and brought slaves with them.
They were primarily from European countries.
They were from the western United States and sought gold.
Which ethnic group was concentrated in New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, Texas?
Italians
Germans
French
Spanish
What is the role of the Texas Education Agency (TEA)?
To oversee all primary and secondary schools, school districts, and charter schools in Texas
To manage the financial budget of Texas public schools
To create new laws for Texas public education
To provide private education options in Texas
How many members are in the State Board of Education (SBOE) in Texas?
10
12
15
20
What is the Texas Education Code?
A set of guidelines for operating businesses
A set of policies and laws for operating schools
A collection of historical documents
A guide for state transportation systems
What is one of the responsibilities of citizenship in Texas related to voting?
Citizens must vote in every election
Citizens have the right to vote
Citizens can only vote in local elections
Citizens are required to vote by law
What is required of males aged 18 to 25 in the U.S. regarding military service?
Mandatory military service
Voluntary military service with no registration
Registration in the Selective Service System
No military obligations
What is one of the responsibilities of U.S. citizens related to jury duty?
Serving on a jury is optional
Only lawyers can serve on a jury
A fair trial requires a jury of peers
Jury duty is only for criminal cases
What is an example of volunteer work in a community?
Starting a business
Cleaning up a park
Attending a concert
Shopping at local stores
What is an absolute monarchy?
A system of government where all power is in the hands of the leader or monarch
A system of government where power is shared among citizens
A system of government with no central authority
A system of government where power is held by elected officials
What is a ballot?
A proposed law
A person running for office
A sheet of paper, cardboard card, or electronic instrument used to cast a vote
A document granting rights to conduct business
Who is a candidate?
A person who is running for office or nominated for a particular position
A member of the population with rights of citizenship
A group of people settled in a new land
A complex society with a social hierarchy
What is a charter?
A proposed law
A document that a monarch or other sovereign uses to grant rights formally
A system of government with all power in the hands of the leader
A political community founded for the common good
What defines a citizen?
A person running for office
A member of the population of a nation with rights of citizenship
A group of people settled in a new land
A complex society with a social hierarchy
What is a compact?
A directive or ordinance establishing a governing body
An agreement or covenant between two or more parties to handle a particular task
A government in which the people hold the ruling power
A ruler who has absolute authority
What is the role of a governor?
A sworn body of people convened to render an impartial verdict
A person serving as a deputy of a governor
Head of a governing body; highest official in Texas government
A land agent used by the Mexican government
What is a jury trial?
A rule made by a government that applies to all people
Right of citizens to receive a fair trial by a jury of their peers
Parcels of land given to empresarios
A formal affirmation or calling upon God as a witness
What is a monarchy?
Government under the authority of a king, queen, or prince
Government having restraints under which it must conduct business
A directive or ordinance establishing a governing body
An agreement or covenant between two or more parties
What is an oath?
A formal affirmation or calling upon God as a witness
A sworn body of people convened to render an impartial verdict
A land agent used by the Mexican government
A government in which the people hold the ruling power
What is an oligarchy?
A) A government by a select few
B) A government by the majority
C) A government by a single ruler
D) A government by elected representatives
What does the term "partisan" refer to?
A) A neutral observer
B) Devoted to a cause or a political party
C) A government official
D) A military leader
What is a political party?
A) A group of people with common governmental goals
B) A gathering for social events
C) A military organization
D) A group of independent voters
What is the definition of a republic?
A) A monarchy with a king
B) A representative democracy
C) A dictatorship
D) A government by a single ruler
What is a veto?
A) Approval of a bill
B) Act by the president to prevent a bill from becoming law
C) A public vote on a bill
D) A legislative proposal
What is the significance of culture in Texas?
A) It is uniform across the state
B) It is a melting pot of various cultures
C) It is influenced only by Spanish culture
D) It is isolated from other cultures
Which of the following is a Spanish name for a city or river in Texas?
Amarillo
Houston
Dallas
Austin
Which of these geographic features is derived from a Spanish word?
Mountain
Mesa
Valley
Hill
Which of the following foods has a name that comes from Spanish?
Sushi
Pizza
Taco
Burger
What is "Cinco de Mayo" a celebration of?
The end of World War II
The defeat of the French Army in Mexico
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The discovery of America
Which celebration is held annually by the Tigua near El Paso?
Fiesta de San Antonio
Kwanzaa
Lunar New Year
Cinco de Mayo
What is the North Texas Irish Festival known for?
It is the oldest Irish festival in the U.S.
It is held in Dallas in early March.
It celebrates the 4th of July.
It is a celebration of German heritage.
What is a Quinceañera?
A celebration for a boy on his 15th birthday.
A celebration for a girl on her 15th birthday.
A celebration for a girl on her 18th birthday.
A celebration for a boy on his 18th birthday.
What does Ramadan commemorate?
The birth of Jesus.
The end of the year.
The Muslim holy month.
The independence of Texas.
What is San Jacinto Day known for?
Celebrating the end of World War II.
Commemorating the final battle of the Texas Revolution.
Celebrating the start of the lunar year.
Commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
When is St. Joseph's Day celebrated?
March 19th
July 4th
November 1st
December 25th
What is the State Fair of Texas known for?
It lasts for 24 days from October to September.
It is a one-day event in March.
It is a festival for German heritage.
It is a celebration of cowboy culture.
What is the Texas Book Festival?
A celebration of cowboy culture.
A promotion of Texas authors and books.
A festival for German heritage.
A celebration of the 4th of July.
What is the Texas Cowboy Reunion?
A celebration of German heritage.
A gathering of American cowboy culture.
A festival for Texas authors.
A celebration of the Muslim holy month.
What does the Texas Folklife Festival celebrate?
The independence of Texas.
Dozens of cultural influences in Texas.
The end of the lunar year.
The final battle of the Texas Revolution.
When is Texas Independence Day celebrated?
March 2nd
July 4th
November 1st
December 25th
What is Wurstfest?
A celebration of cowboy culture.
A festival for Texas authors.
A celebration of German heritage.
A celebration of the Muslim holy month.
What was the original purpose of the Alamo before it became a museum?
A school
A mission
A fort
A library
What is cotton primarily used for?
Food products
Textile products
Building materials
Fuel
What does the term "culture" refer to?
Only language
Only religious beliefs
Language, religious beliefs, values, customs, and other ways of life
Only values
When was the Daughters of the Republic of Texas established?
1891
1869
1901
1881
What was the theme of HemisFair in 1968?
The Future of Technology
The Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas
The Wonders of Nature
The Age of Exploration
Who founded the King Ranch?
Charles Goodnight and John Adair
Captain Richard King and Gideon K. Lewis
Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston
William B. Travis and James Bowie
What does the Lone Star Flag of Texas feature?
A red star on a blue background
A blue star on a red background
A white star on a blue stripe with a red stripe
A green star on a yellow background
Who built the Menger Hotel in 1858?
Theodore Roosevelt
William Menger
Oscar Wilde
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the primary purpose of a mission as described in the text?
To serve as a hotel
To convert local populations to Christianity
To establish a plantation
To recognize outstanding athletes
Which group came to Texas in 1847 to build a Catholic day and boarding school?
Old Three Hundred
Texas Hereford Association
Nuns of the Ursuline
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
What does the term "Old Three Hundred" refer to?
A group of 300 soldiers
300 families of original settlers
300 types of animals
300 religious missions
What is a sharecropper?
A person who owns a plantation
A person who works someone else's land for a share of the harvest
A type of tent used by American Indians
An emblem of a person or clan
What is a tepee?
A type of hotel
A religious mission
A type of tent used by American Indians
A type of animal
When was the Texas state song "Texas Our Texas" written?
1858
1899
1924
1949
What is a totem?
A type of hotel
An emblem of a person or clan
A type of tent
A type of labor
What was one of the main reasons some countries created colonies in the New World?
To establish trade routes
To spread Christianity
To find new spices
To escape harsh winters
Which countries were involved in preventing another country from gaining more territory?
Spain, England, and France
Portugal, Italy, and Germany
Russia, China, and Japan
Brazil, Argentina, and Chile
What was a common reason for individuals to leave their old way of life and journey to a colony?
To find new technology
To seek religious or political freedom
To learn new languages
To escape from wildlife
Who published criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church in 1517?
John Calvin
Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Thomas More
In what year did the Church of England begin as a modified form of Catholicism?
1534
1521
1545
1558
Who was King Henry VIII's first wife, whom he wanted to divorce?
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
What was a common reason for Sephardic Jews to relocate to the New World?
To escape torture and persecution by the Inquisition
To find new trade opportunities
To join the Catholic Church
To establish new businesses
What term was used for Jews who pretended to be Catholic in remote areas?
Hidden Jews
Secret Catholics
Disguised Believers
Covert Converts
What war motivated many Germans to leave their regions and move to the New World?
The Thirty Years' War
The Hundred Years' War
The War of the Roses
The Franco-Prussian War
What was the system called where immigrants worked on plantations for free passage to the Americas?
Indentured servitude
Apprenticeship
Bonded labor
Contract labor
Who founded the colony of Georgia as an option for debtors?
James Oglethorpe
William Penn
John Smith
Roger Williams
What is a representative government?
A government where a monarch makes all decisions
A government driven by individuals elected by the people
A government where only nobles have power
A government with no elected officials
What document, signed by King John in 1215, limited the power of the king in England?
The Bill of Rights
The Mayflower Compact
The Magna Carta
The Great Binding Law
Which confederacy was made up of five nations and had a type of representative government?
The Iroquois Confederacy
The Jamestown Colony
The Mayflower Compact
The English Parliament
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact written in 1620?
To establish a monarchy in the colonies
To describe a type of representative government for the new colonies
To limit the power of the king
To create a new constitution for England
