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Four Regions and Native Texans Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on the geographic characteristics of the Gulf Coastal Plains, what CONCLUSIONS can be drawn about the Karankawas?

a)

suffered water shortages due to a lack of rainfall

b)

lived in a high-elevation area

c)

lived in a low-elevation area

d)

followed the buffalo as they searched for grass

2.

How did the Karankawa adapt to survive on the coastal plains?

a)

They lived in villages.

b)

They lacked permanent settlements.

c)

They build canoes.

d)

They met European settlers.

3.

The ​ (a)   ​ is the era in history that is characterized by the cultures of the American Indian tribes before the arrival of the Europeans.

Choose from the below words
Natural Texas and Its People

Age of Contact

Spanish Colonial

Mexican National

4.

Which cultural region was inhabited by Native Texans who lived by hunting, gathering, and fishing, while traveling mostly by canoe?

5.

How did the Karankawa adapt to survive on the coastal plains?

a)

They lived in villages.

b)

They lacked permanent settlements.

c)

They build canoes.

d)

They met European settlers.

6.

Which statement provides evidence for the answer to how the Karankawa adapted to survive on the coastal plains?

a)

The painting shows the Karankawa working with Europeans.

b)

The painting shows the Karankawa packing up their homes and moving.

c)

The painting shows the Karankawa living near a large body of water.

d)

The painting shows the Karankawa living in large family groups.

7.

Organize these explorers into the countries that sent them.

Categorize the following

Rene Robert Cavalier Sieur de la Salle

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

Estevanico

Hernan Cortes

Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

Spain
France
8.

​ (a)   is the explorer known for creating a map of the Texas coastline.

Choose from the below words
Pineda
Cabeza de Vaca
Cortes
Coronado
9.

(a)   is known for increasing the size of Spain's empire.

Choose from the below words
Cortes
Pineda
la Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
10.

(a)   was seen as a​ (b)   for not finding gold and caused the Spanish to stop​ (c)   in Texas

Choose from the below words
Coronado
failure
exploring
Cabeza de Vaca
success
11.

(a)   wrote a book of his adventures which caused more people to want to​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Cabeza de Vaca
explore
Pineda
Estevanico
12.

​ (a)   was a skilled communicator which helped himself and the other castaways survive.

Choose from the below words
Estevanico
Cabeza de Vaca
Cortes
la Salle
13.

(a)   challenged Spain's empire north of the Rio Grande by building a settlement in​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
la Salle
Texas
Cortes
Estevanico
Louisiana
14.

Label the four regions of Texas.

15.

Where would you find the highest elevation in Texas? Select the correct location.

16.

Compare the data shown on the maps. In areas having less precipitation, the population:

a)

is higher

b)

is lower

c)

cannot be determined

d)

is diverse

17.

Determine whether the characteristics apply to the Mountains and Basins or the Great Plains. Select the

correct answer in each row.

Categorize the following

has the driest climate

has agriculture and cattle ranching as major economic activities

portions of 4 different deserts are found here

some areas receive 30 inches of rain a year

has Palo Duro Canyon as a landmark

Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
18.

Determine which statement correctly describes each region of Texas. Check the correct characteristic box

for each region.

Categorize the following

The region experiences hurricanes as a natural disaster.

This region produces more oil and gas than any other region.

This region is divided into 3 sub-regions, including the Grand Prairie.

This is the smallest region with the highest elevation.

Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains