Q.1.
What was the importance of Alonso Álvarez de Pineda's exploration of the Texas coast in 1519?
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His exploration included the first group of Europeans to enter what is now Texas.
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His journey inspired conquistadores to explore what is now Texas.
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He was the first European to explore and map what is now the Texas coastline.
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He led explorers to an island near present-day Galveston.
Q.2.
Which of the following statements best summarizes La Salle's leadership?
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La Salle was personally responsible for all of the unfortunate events that happened at Fort St. Louis.
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La Salle never attempted to take advantage of France's claims to the Mississippi River Valley.
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La Salle was timid and unable to respond in any positive way to the challenges of establishing a colony.
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La Salle was brave and daring but lacked navigation skills and the confidence of his followers.
Q.3.
What concerns did Native Americans have about living in a mission?
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They did not want to give up their own traditions and culture.
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They were concerned about the number of diseases causing death.
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They tried to avoid living in the missions to prevent getting sick.
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All of the above
Q.4.
First explorer to map the Texas coast
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Alvarez de Pineda
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Cabeza de Vaca
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Coronado
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Moscoso
Q.5.
Spanish soldiers who sought wealth and glory?
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Real estate agents
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Zoro
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Conquistadors
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Friars
Q.6.
The outpost built by La Salle in Texas was named......
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La Salle's House
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Fort Hood
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Fort St. Louis
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Fort Tiger
Q.7.
Who was part of the expedition that shipwrecked in Galveston and was saved by the Karankawas?
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Cabeza de gato
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Cabeza de pollo
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Cabeza de vaca
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Cabeza de mesa
Q.8.
How is the Coastal Plains different from the Mountains and Basins?
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The Coastal Plains has more Mountains
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The Coastal Plains has more rivers
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The Mountains and Basins has more rivers
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The Mountains and Basins region has more rain
Q.9.
Which region would i find the Palo Duro Canyon?
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Coastal Plains
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Mountains and Basins
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Great Plains
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Central Plains
Q.10.
Big Bend National Park is located in which region?
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Great Plains
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Coastal Plains
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Mountains and Basins
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Coastal Plains
Q.11.
Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history?
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Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.
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American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.
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Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.
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Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.
Q.12.
In what way did the building of missions in Texas change the culture of the region?
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Farming methods were changed.
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Large areas of forests were cut down.
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New religious traditions were introduced.
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Rivers in southern parts of Texas were polluted.
Q.13.
Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
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Catholic priests
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American Indian tribes
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Conquistadors
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Anglo settlers