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History, Geography
4th -
8thgrade
Texas Regions and Native Americans
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceNatural Texas and Its People is considered an era becauseIt is recognized by American Indians as their historical period.It is the only time that defines Texas culture today.It introduces the first contacts between all native groups and Europeans.It defines a time of study of both geographical causes and historical effects on Texas history.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat similarities do the Kiowa and the Apache share?They were nomads who depended on buffalo.They built dome like grass huts.They built permanent buildings.They lived near the Gulf and ate primarily fish.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow were the Coahuiltecans and the karankawa similar?They were buffalo huntersThey were mound buildersThey were mainly farmersThey were nomads along the gulf
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhile the Caddo lived in _________ Texas, they were still located in the _______ where fishing was a part of life.West...Coastal PlainsWest...Great PlainsEast...Coastal PlainsSouth...Great Plains
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIn which area did the Comanche live?Central PlainsMountains and BasinsEast TexasGreat Plains
- 6. Multiple ChoiceName the region furthest to the West.Great PlainsMountains and BasinsCoastal PlainsCentral Plains
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat region on the map edges the Gulf of Mexico?Great PlainsMountains and BasinsCoastal PlainsNorth Central Plains
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true of all Native American groups in early Texas?They almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on.They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs.They ignored the environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without resources.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich region is Palo Duro canyon in?Great PlainsCoastal PlainsMountains and BasinsNorth Central Plains
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe Jumanos lived in theGreat PlainsNorth Central PlainsMountains and BasinsCoastal Plains
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat physical features do the Coastal Plains and the Great Plains have in common?Both lack waterBoth have plainsBoth have cold wintersBoth have the state's largest cities
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIf you travel from East Texas to West Texas, what is true?You begin at a high elevation and move to a lower elevationYou begin at a lower elevation and move to a higher elevationYou begin in canyons and move to the gulf
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true?The population in both the Natural Era and modern times is denser in the Mountains and Basins than any other region.The patterns of work are the same in Texas regions today as they were during the Natural Era.Modern day cities are located in areas previously inhabited by Native Americans.The ethnic diversity of Texas mirrors the ethnic distribution during the Natural Era.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceKiowa is to craftsmen as Jumanos is tonomadstradersfishermenhunters
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAll major cities in Texas developed their locations mainly because of what?near rivers or waterwaysbest weatherall good for farming
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThis major city is located in the northern area of the Coastal Plains on the Trinity River.HoustonDallasFt WorthSan Antonio
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis city is the only major city in the Mountains and Basins region.El PasoHoustonDallasAmarillo
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThis river is the boundary between Oklahoma and Texas.Rio GrandeSabineRedBrazos
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis river is the boundary between Louisiana and TexasRio GrandeRedSabineBrazos
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis coastal city is the 4th largest city in the world and home to NASA Space Center.DallasSan AntonioHoustonLubbock
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