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WorksheetsTexas History 1st 9 Weeks Review for Grade 7
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 48mins
Match the following Spanish explorers with their achievements in Texas history.
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Survived a shipwreck and explored the interior of Texas
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda
Mapped the Texas coast in 1519
Hernán Cortés
Conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
Led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold in the American Southwest
Which American Indian group lived primarily in the Mountains and Basins region of Texas before European colonization?
Caddo
Jumano
Comanche
Karankawa
(a) is the region of Texas known for its flat land and is a major area for ranching and farming.
Texas gained independence from Spain in (a) .
The main purpose of Spanish settlement in Texas was to (a) .
Which American Indian group was known for building permanent villages and practicing agriculture in East Texas?
Comanche
Caddo
Apache
Karankawa
Match each region of Texas with its correct description.
Coastal Plains
This region is located along the Gulf of Mexico and is known for its flat land and humid climate.
North Central Plains
This region is characterized by rolling prairies and is located between the Coastal Plains and the Great Plains.
Mountains and Basins
This region contains the city of El Paso and is characterized by mountains and desert.
Great Plains
This region is known for its high plains, grasslands, and escarpments.
Which European country competed with Spain for control of Texas territory during the era of exploration?
France
England
Portugal
Italy
Compare the main economic activities of the Plains and Gulf American Indian cultures in Texas before European colonization.
Both were primarily hunters.
Plains groups hunted buffalo; Gulf groups fished and gathered.
Both were farmers.
Plains groups built permanent villages; Gulf groups were nomadic.
Identify one major difference between Spanish and Anglo methods of settlement in Texas.
Spanish settlements were based on missions; Anglo settlements were based on land grants.
Both used missions as the main method.
Anglo settlements focused on mining; Spanish settlements focused on ranching.
Spanish settlements were temporary; Anglo settlements were nomadic.
Which region of Texas is most likely to have fertile soil and a humid climate, making it suitable for agriculture?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
What was the main motivation for French exploration in Texas?
To spread Christianity
To establish trade and claim territory
To find gold for Spain
To build missions
Evaluate the impact of conflicting territorial claims between France and Spain on the development of Texas.
It led to peaceful cooperation.
It resulted in increased military presence and the establishment of more missions and presidios.
It caused Texas to become part of France.
It had no effect on settlement patterns.
Assess how the cultures of the Puebloan and Southeastern American Indian groups differed in their adaptation to the Texas environment.
Both groups were nomadic hunters.
Puebloans built adobe homes in the west; Southeastern groups built wooden homes in the east and farmed.
Both groups lived in teepees.
Puebloans lived on the coast; Southeastern groups lived in the mountains.
Using evidence, compare and contrast the purposes for settlement in Texas by the Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo groups.
All groups settled for religious reasons only.
Spanish settled for missions and control, Mexicans for ranching and land distribution, Anglos for economic opportunity and land ownership.
Only Anglos settled for land.
Mexicans and Anglos both settled for gold.
Which Spanish mission was established to help secure Spanish claims in East Texas?
Mission San Antonio de Padua
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Francisco de los Tejas
Mission Nuestra Señora del Refugio
What was a primary reason Anglo settlers were attracted to Texas in the early 1800s?
Desire to join Spanish missions
Availability of inexpensive land
Access to established cities
Opportunities for gold mining
Which American Indian group was known for hunting buffalo on the Texas Plains?
Karankawa
Caddo
Jumano
Comanche
Which event marked the beginning of Spanish mission building in Texas?
Texas' annexation to the United States
The discovery of oil at Spindletop
The adoption of the current state constitution
The establishment of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas
How did the geography of the Coastal Plains region influence the settlement patterns of early Texas settlers?
The region was unsuitable for any settlement.
The mountainous terrain made travel easy.
The fertile soil and access to waterways encouraged agriculture and trade.
The arid climate discouraged farming.
What was a key difference between the lifestyles of the Comanche and Caddo peoples in pre-colonial Texas?
Both groups lived in the Mountains and Basins region.
Both groups relied solely on fishing.
Caddo were nomadic; Comanche built permanent homes.
Comanche were nomadic hunters; Caddo lived in permanent villages and farmed.
Which Texas region is characterized by dry climate and rugged terrain, making it less suitable for large-scale farming?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Gulf Coast
Which event led to increased Anglo immigration to Texas in the 1820s?
The establishment of Spanish missions
The Mexican government offering land grants to settlers
The discovery of oil at Spindletop
The adoption of the Texas state constitution
What was a major reason Spanish missions were established in Texas during the 18th century?
To find gold and silver
To convert American Indians to Christianity and secure Spanish territory
To encourage Anglo settlement
To develop trade with France
During the (a) local Native American tribes were invited to live in (b) and learn about the (c) .
Which era of Texas History is shown and described here?
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* Friars spread their religion and culture to local natives
* Native Americans lived in missions and practiced the Catholic religion
* Soldiers lived in presidios and protected the settlements
Natural Texas and Its People
Age of Contact
Spanish Colonial Era
Mexican National Era
Missionaries from Spain throughout South America and Mexico built (a) like the Alamo in Texas to convert natives to the (b) faith.
What was Spain's reaction to LaSalle's expedition in the New World and what is modern day Texas?
Spain had no reaction, they were still not interested in modern day Texas
The Spanish recruited him as a conquistador
Spain declared war on France
Spain panicked and began to have a renewed interest by establishing settlements in modern day Texas
1519 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
the coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.
. Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.
Texas declared its independence from Mexico
What are the three methods that the Spanish used to establish missions in Texas?
missions
presidios
ranchos
small businesses
During the 1820s, the population of Texas (a) when a group of people called (b) brought new Anglo settlers to Texas and sold them land grants. The most successful one was (c) who led a group called (d) and founded a colony capital called (e) on the Brazos River.
Most of the events of the Texas Revolution happened in the COASTAL PLAINS region of Texas.
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Which of these cities has "the Alamo" mission where 189 Texans fought against thousands of Mexican soldiers?
(a) Spanish Conquistador responsible for conquering the Aztecs
Match the following
a military post or guarded settlement in an area under Spanish control
presidio
a Spanish explorer who searched for wealth in the Americas
conquistador
sun-dried bricks made from a mixture of mud with a small amount of straw or grass
adobe
a person sent to a place to spread a religious faith
missionary
state-sponsored settlement of people to new territories
colonization
Which era is being described:
The era when Spanish and French discovery of Texas took place (a)
Disesases killed natives
Natives had thier own beliefs
Land agents
provided cash funds (grants) to get ppl to move to Texas
Stephen F Austin
Which event occurred in 1821?
Mexico gained its independence from Spain
Texas had a boundary dispute with Mexico
Mexico invaded the Republic of Texas
Texas sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War
According to the text, the Spanish planned to populate Texas mostly by -
sending large numbers of missionaries to live there
attracting immigrants from other countries.
sending large numbers of soldiers to live there.
converting American Indians into loyal Spanish subjects
The Plains Tribes were nomadic and they followed a primary food source...what was that?
corn
fish
The buffalo herds
pumpkin pie
Spanish explorers came to the New World for all of the following reasons except
God
Gold
Glory
Escape religious persecution
The (a) of Texas History: (b) saw early people learn to farm and develop into different culture groups. The (c) had European explorers searching for Gold, God, and Glory. The (d) saw missions and presidios built to spread the religion and culture of Spain. The (e) was the start of Anglo colonization in Texas.
Use the map to label the region for the Plains groups.
Kiowa
Comanche
Apache
Wichita
Most of the major cities in Texas were originally established near (a) that provided settlers with necessities and faster transportation.
Use the map to label the Southeast Culture groups.
Use the map to label the Gulf Coast Culture Native Americans.
Use the map to label the Puebloan Culture groups.
The Mexican Constitution was written in (a) and Texas gained independence from Mexico in (b)
Which culture group centered their lives around hunting the buffalo and fighting wars against their enemies? [hint: this group included the tribes known as "Comanche", "Apache", and "Kiowa"]
What indian tribe was best known for hunting on horseback?
Comanche
Caddo
Karankawa
Apache
Which THREE [3] of these tribes were a part of the "PLAINS" culture group? [hint: they lived in teepees and hunted the buffalo]
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YOU MUST CHOOSE THREE [3] CORRECT ANSWERS
Comanche
Apache
Tonkawa
Jumano
Karankawa
A person who wanders from place to place
native
nomad
indian
friar
The Indian tribe that attacked and captured Cabeza De Vaca
Caddo
Comanche
Kickapoo
Karankawa
The Tigua and the Jumano were different from the other native inhabitants of Texas because —
their communities were led by women.
they rode horses while hunting buffalo.
their houses were made from adobe.
they grew amaranth instead of maize.
Which era of Texas History includes all of these events [and the picture provided]?
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* Texas settlement was encouraged by Mexican officials
* Stephen F. Austin settled the first Anglos in Texas
* Martin de Leon brought Mexican settlers to Texas
Spanish Colonial Era
Mexican National Era
Age of Contact
Natural Texas and Its People
Which region of Texas is likely to see more rainfall than others?
North Central Plains
Mountains & Basins
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
