KAC Practice

1. A tableland covered with small trees and brush is a

a. barrier islandb. plateauc. grasslandd. norther

2. All of the following affect the climate of Texas EXCEPTa. absolute locationb. relative locationc. diameterd. elevation

3. Which of the following correctly completes the example?* relative location: ____________

a. 60 miles NW of Houstonb. 60°N and 130°S

4. A declining source of water because it cannot easily be refilled describesa. the Ogallala Aquifer.b. Caddo Lake.c. the Gulf of Mexico.d. the Brazos River.

5. The West Texas mountains receive more rainfall than the nearby desert becausea. tornadoes are common in this area.b. the mountains are closer to the Gulf of Mexico.c. moisture-filled air moving up the mountains is cooled.d. human-environment interaction affects the amount of rainfall.

6. When cool air from the north mixes with moist, warm air from the Gulf of

Mexico, it results ina. a norther.b. a very dry climate.c. cooler average temperatures.d. violent storms.

7. The middle latitudes get their name because they liea. in the middle of Texas.b. halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.c. between the Edwards aquifer and the Ogallala Aquifer.d. in the middle of the United States.

(important because it produces Texas’s mild climate)

8. All of the following are vegetation regions found in Texas EXCEPT

a. rivers.b. forests.c. savannas.d. grasslands.

9. The middle latitudes get their name because they lie

a. between the Edwards Aquifer and the Ogallala Aquifer. b. in the middle of the United States. c. halfway between the Equator and the North Pole. d. in the middle of Texas.

10. Texas makes up about what percentage of the land of the United States?

a. 2%b. 7%c. 11%d. 17%

11.1 = ______ Region?

a. Coastal Plainsb. North Central Plainsc. Great Plainsd. Mountains & Basins

12.2 = ______ Region?


13.3 = ______ Region?


14.4 = ______ Region?


15. The cooler temperatures in the Great Plains are due largely to the region’sa. low elevation.b. high elevation.c. mountains.d. closeness to the Gulf of Mexico.

16. The Gulf of Mexico most strongly affects the climate of a. the High Plains.b. the North Central Plains.c. the Mountains and Basins region.d. the Coastal Plains.

17. The Coastal Plains Region has a mild climate because of the a. Rio Grande. b. low altitude. c. Gulf of Mexico. d. great number of lakes.

18.1 = ______

a. forestsb. Edwards plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones Escarpment

19.2 = ______

a. forestsb. Edwards plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones Escarpment

20.3 = ______ ?a. forestsb. Edwards plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones Escarpment

21.4 = ______ ?a. forestsb. Edwards plateauc. Caprock Escarpmentd. Balcones Escarpment

22. The natural vegetation of the Mountains and Basins Region includes:

a. large forestsb. desert plantsc. grasses

23. Which of these statements does NOT describe the Coastal Plains?

a. The region has large oil fields.

b. The region is sparsely populated.

c. The region has a mild climate.

d. More Texans live here than any other region in the state.

24. Which Gulf Coast Plain product is sold to more than 100 countries around the world?a. riceb. sorghumc. cottond. petroleum

25. Large-scale commercial farming is called a. Metroplex

b. petrochemicals

c. agribusiness

d. maquiladoras

26. The most important economic activity in the Gulf Coast Plain is

a. miningb. cattle raisingc. sheep raisingd. farming

27. Which city is the leading insurance, financial, and merchandising center of Texas?

a. Houston c. El Paso b. Dallas d. San Antonio

28. The most important mineral resources in Texas are:

a. gypsum and salt b. iron and coal c. petroleum and natural gas d. clay and talc

29. Palo Duro Canyon in the High Plains was carved by

a. the Red River. b. the Brazos River. c. Lake Buchanan. d. Lake Llano.

30. One advantage humans had over animals they hunted was that humans

a. were bigger. b. were stronger. c. had weapons. d. were faster.

31. Farming changed the way people lived because it led to a. fighting over fertile land. b. migrations to fertile land. c. foraging for food. d. more complex societies.

32. A shaman is a person who

a. leads religious ceremonies. b. leads migration. c. is a warrior. d. forages for food.

33. All of the following are distinctive traits of the Jumanos EXCEPT

a. striped facial tattoos.b. long braids for women.c. jewelry made of hair.d. short hair with one long lock tied with a colorful feather.

34. One who studies evidence of past human activities is a/an

a. anthropologist. b. shaman. c. archaeologist. d. psychologist.

35. People migrated from Asia to America toa. look for a warmer climate.b. look for new farm lands.c. settle in villages.d. follow herds of animals.

36. The earliest people in Texas obtained food bya. hunting big game.b. fishing.c. trading with other tribes.d. farming corn, beans, and squash.

37. Comanche life centered on two activities: hunting and

a. trading with other tribes.b. making war on other tribes.c. farming.d. foraging for nuts and berries.

38. Humans first reached Texas about

a. 5,000 years ago.b. 11,000 years ago.c. 15,500 years ago.d. 50,000 years ago.

39. The land of the Gulf people (Karankawas and Coahuiltecans) was unsuitable for farming, so they

a. traded canoes and jewelry.b. raided other tribes’ lands.c. faced starvation.d. hunted and foraged.

40. The first Aztecs welcomed Cortes because they thought he was

a. the god Quetzalcoatl.b. the King of Spain.c. a French explorer.d. a Pawnee chief.

41. Cabeza de Vaca was a 16th century explorer who

a. introduced Christianity to the Americas.b. reached the Palo Duro Canyon while in search of riches.c. sailed down the Mississippi River.d. wrote an account of his life with the Native Americans.

42. After the European settlers arrived, many Native Texans

a. left their homelands.b. joined the Europeans in explorations.c. died of previously unknown diseases.d. tried to convert the Europeans to Chrisitanity.

43. Estevanico, who was a companion to Cabeza de Vaca, later accompanied Fray Marcos as a guide and to

a. hunt animals for food.b. fight Native Texans for gold.c. befriend Native Texans.d. draw a map of the Texas coastline.

44. When Coronado and his Spanish explorers reached Quivira, they found

a. a Native American pueblo.b. treasures of gold and silver.c. a lost Spanish settlement.d. a French trading post.

45. La Salle named the inland region drained by the Mississippi River

a. Texas.b. Louisiana.c. New Mexico.d. Florida.

46. The first Spanish settlement in an area was often a

a. pueblo.b. stockade.c. temporary trading village.d. mission.

47. Why did La Salle come to Texas?

a. In search of the 7 Cities of Goldb. to claim land for Francec. He was shipwrecked there.d. to trade with the Native Americans

48. The outpost built by La Salle in Texas was named a. Natchitoches. b. Fort Saint Louis. c. New Louisiana. d. Mississippi.

49. For what is Alonso Alvarez de Pineda remembered in Texas history?

a. He accompanied Fray Marcos in search of seven cities of gold.b. He discovered Palo Duro Canyon.c. He became a shaman among the Karankawas.d. He mapped the coastline of Texas.

50. The boundary between French and Spanish settlements in East Texas was

a. the Rio Grande.b. Arroyo Hondo.c. the Sabine River.d. the San Gabriel River.

51. The first permanent Spanish settlement in Texas was

a. La Bahia.b. Nacogdoches.c. San Antonio.d. Corpus Christi de Ysleta.

52. The first Spanish mission in East Texas was

a. San Francisco de los Tejas.b. San Antonio de Valero.c. Santa Cruz de San Saba.d. San Xavier.

53. Spanish authorities brought in families from the Canary Islands to

a. keep the French from settling in Texas.b. control the Comanches and Apaches.c. increase the population of San Antonio.d. convert the Native Texans to Christianity.

54. Father Massanet and the friars abandoned San Francisco de los Tejas becausea. they feared the French traders.b. there was a terrible drought.c. most of the Indians died of disease.d. the Tejas rejected the Catholic religion.

55. French traders made large profits exchanging blankets, guns, and wine for

a. furs and skins.b. cattle, sheep, and goats.c. land rights.d. corn, beans, and potatoes.

56. People of mixed Spanish and Native American blood are called

a. Tejanos.b. mestizos.c. alcades.d. vaqueros.

57. Unlike the Spanish, the French were not interested in

a. trading with Native Americans.b. trading with the Spanish in Mexico.c. making peace with Native Americans.d. converting the Native Americans.

58. The road that connected Nacogdoches, San Antonio, and Saltillo was called

a. Atascocita Road.b. Old Texas Highway.c. El Camino Real.d. Opelousas Trail.

59. The leader of the east Texans who founded Nacogdoches was

a. Gil Ybarbo.b. Father Damian Massanet.c. Bernardo de Galvez.d. Philip Nolan.

60. Spain’s effort to colonize Texas in the late 1700’s was impeded (hurt) by

a. conflicts with American colonists.b. Mexico’s claim to Texas.c. conflicts with Native Americans.d. a lack of missions and presidios.

61. Filibusters were

a. Texas politicians.b. adventurers.c. people who sold land for the Spanish.d. people who sold wild mustangs.

62. During the American Revolution, Spain helped the Americans in all the following ways EXCEPT:

a. open the port of New Orleans to American ships.b. capture and imprison British troops.c. supply American troops with food, money, and weapons.d. keep the lower Mississippi Valley out of British hands.

63. As a result of the Louisiana Purchase, the United States

a. gained Texas.b. became involved in the War of 1812.c. doubled in size.d. came into conflict with France.

64. Under the Treaty of Paris of 1763, Spain received

a. all French land east of the Mississippi, except New Orleans.b. Florida.c. New Orleans and all French land west of the Mississippi.d. Louisiana.

65. Stephen F. Austin decided a good place for a colony was

a. along the Gulf Coast.b. between the Colorado & Brazos Rivers.c. near Nacogdoches.d. along the Guadalupe River.

66. Stephen F. Austin did all the following except:

a. attend Transylvania University.b. serve in the Missouri legislature.c. serve as a circuit judge in Arkansas.d. grow up in Boston.

67. The original settlers to Austin’s colony

a. totaled about 21,000.b. came mostly from Mexico.c. were called the Old Three Hundred.d. were killed by Native Americans.

68. Which of the following was not a requirement to settle in Austin’s colony?

a. pay $20 an acre.b. become a citizen.c. take an oath of allegiance.d. be “of good moral character.”

69. The majority of immigrants to Texas during the 1820’s were from

a. Ireland.b. the United States.c. France.d. the Canary Islands.

70. In the Mexican government, Centralists were people who believed

a. Texas should be a part of Mexico.b. states should share power with the Mexican government.c. Texas should be independent.d. power should be concentrated in the national government.

71. La Salle founded Fort Saint Louis and then

a. returned to France.

b. returned to Spain.

c. was killed by his own men.

d. died of fever.

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72. Because La Salle claimed Texas for France A. Indians attacked the French missionsB. Spain gave up its claim to TexasC. Spain captured New OrleansD. Spain built missions in Texas

73. Salle is to France as is to .

A. Cortes is to FloridaB. St. Denis is to MexicoC. Coronado is to Spain

D. De Soto is to France

74. All of the following sailed under the Spanish flag EXCEPT

A. La SalleB. Cabeza de VacaC. CortesD. De Soto

75. What was a major reason the Spanish government wanted missions in Texas?

A. to strengthen its control and claim on Texas B. to find gold and richesC. to keep the peace with the Native AmericansD. to keep the British out of Texas

76. What is the correct order of the following events:1. Coronado searched for the cities of gold2. Columbus discovered the New World3. Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked in Texas4. Cortes conquered Mexico

A. 1, 2, 3, 4B. 4, 2, 1, 3C. 2, 4, 3, 1D. 2, 4, 1, 3

77. Each Native American culture had different ways of living because their lifestyle depended on A. the geographyB. their hunting abilityC. their type of shelter D. the weather

78. From whose diary did we learn a great deal about life in Texas?

A. DeSotoB. CoronadoC. Cabeza de VacaD. LaSalle

79. Which of the following enduring understandings best relates to the study of geography?

a. The legacy of Texas is the result of a unique confluence of cultures.b. The foundations of modern society are built on the contributions from the past. c. Culture is defined by interactions among complex factors.d. Geography influences the development of culture and settlement patterns.

80. People's food, clothing, and shelter are influenced by:

a. where they live.b. their system of government.c. the styles of the region.d. the number of people in the region.

81. The only natural lake in Texas is:

a. Lake Texomab. Lake Caddoc. Lake Forkd. Lake Michigan

82. Due to the Mier y Teran report, all of the

following were true EXCEPT:

A. immigration was limited from the U.S.B. custom duties were placed on the Texans.C. empresario contracts were suspended.D. settlement from Africa was encouraged in East Texas.

83. Santa Anna agreed to make some reforms in Texas, but he did NOT grant:A. new tax lawsB. an improved mail systemC. new immigration lawsD. statehood for Texas

84. The Law of April 6, 1830 stated that:

A. Texas now belonged to Mexico.B. only Spanish would be spoken in Texas.C. no more Americans could come to Texas.D. land in Texas would cost 12½ cents an acre.

85. The Battle of Gonzales marked:

A. the beginning of the Texas Revolution.B. the end of the war for independence.C. the slaughter of some 350 Texans.D. a victory for Mexican troops under Santa Anna.

86. Sam Houston retreated to escape Santa Anna’s army because:

A. he needed time to train his army.B. he was afraid to fight Santa Anna.C. he was trying to reach the United States.D. his army had been crippled.

87. Where were James Fannin and his men massacred after they were captured by General Urrea’s forces?

A. Alamo B. GonzalesC. Goliad D. San Jacinto

88. What is the name of the treaty that ended the Texas Revolution?

A. Treaty of San JacintoB. Treaty of ParisC. Treaty of VersaillesD. Treaty of Velasco

89. Texas won its independence in

a. 1831.b. 1835.c. 1836.d. 1845.

90. Which of the following was NOT a president of the Republic of Texas?

A. Sam HoustonB. Stephen F. AustinC. Mirabeau LamarD. Anson Jones

91. Which Texas president was given the title “Father of Education in Texas”?


92. Which sequence of these events is

correct?

a. Annexation of Texas, Republic of Texas, Texas Revolution

b. Republic of Texas, Annexation of Texas, Texas Revolution

c. Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas, Annexation of Texas

d. Annexation of Texas, Republic of Texas, Annexation of Texas

93. The U.S. was slow to annex Texas for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

a. Texas had slaveryb. Texas had a large public debtc. Fear of war with Mexicod. Comanche and Apache concerns

94. The Republic president moved the capitol to its’ current location in .

a. Sam Houston – Austinb. Mirabeau Lamar – Houstonc. A. Jones – Washington on the Brazosd. Mirabeau Lamar- Austin

95. All of the following were problems of the

Republic EXCEPT:

a. not enough landb. not enough moneyc. fights with the Native Americansd. conflicts with Mexico

96. Which term means the idea that the U.S. should expand from coast to coast?

A. Manifest DestinyB. Self-determinationC. FederalismD. Separation of Power

97. Who was the president of Texas when it

was annexed to the United States?


98. Who was the first governor of the state of Texas?

A. James K. PolkB. Sam HoustonC. J. Pinckney HendersonD. Albert Sidney Johnston

99. What was the river that the Texans believed was the Mexico—U.S. boundary?

A. Mississippi RiverB. Trinity RiverC. Red RiverD. Rio Grande

100. What was the Mexican Cession?

a. the idea that the U.S. should extend from coast to coast.b. sharing of powers between state and national governmentc. $15 million deal with the U.S. where Mexico gave up claims to the Southwest. d. power of the Congress to override, or cancel, the president’s veto

101. Which of the following was NOT a part of the Texas Constitution of 1845? a. president elected for four yearsb. legislature with two housesc. state Supreme Courtd. governor elected for two years

102. The Mexican War was fought over which of the following?A. slaveryB. annexation of MexicoC. boundary disputeD. Santa Fe Expedition

103. The United States paid Mexico ______ for the Mexican Cession in 1848.

A. $5 million B. $10 millionC. $15 million D. $20 million

103. Which was NOT a cause of the Civil War?

A. election of 1860B. annexation of Texas C. state's rightsD. slavery

The Civil War began in the

year _____ and ended inthe year _____.

Began: 1861Ended: 1865

Who was the presidentof the ConfederateStates of America?

Jefferson Davis

Name five main causesof the Civil War.

1. Tariffs2. States Rights3. Secession4. Sectionalism5. Slavery

A candidate from whatparty won the presidential

election, causing manysouthern states to carry outtheir threat to secede from

the Union?

Republican Abraham Lincoln

What event caused theCivil War to officially

begin?

Confederate soldiers firedUpon Union soldiers who refusedTo evacuate Fort Sumter in SouthCarolina.

How many states secededto form the Confederate

States of America?Name as many as you

can.Eleven:

•Texas * Alabama * South Carolina•Louisiana * Tennessee * North Carolina•Arkansas * Georgia * Virginia•Mississippi * Florida

Approximately how many

Texans fought in theCivil War?

60,000

The 2,000 or so Texansthat supported the Northin the war were known as

________.

Unionists

______ were people who fought to end

slavery.

abolitionists

Name six advantagesthat gave the North theedge in winning the war.

More soldiers, more money, more factories, more and better weapons, and better transportation.

Name three advantagesheld by the South upon

entering the war.

More experienced Military leaders, had control of Mississippi River Delta, and knew the terrain better.

Approximately how many

soldiers died in the Civil

War? What was the main

cause of death?600,000 and disease

How did Union forces try

to prevent cotton frombeing exported from

Texasand goods and supplies

from coming in?Set up a blockade.

What was a failed Unionattempt to capture

Texas’sbusiest seaport?

Battle of Galveston

Why was Governor SamHouston removed from

office?

Did not support joining the Confederacy.

What was the importance

of Palmito Ranch in Texas history?

Last Battle of the Civil War

How did Texans exportcotton and import war

supplies despite a Union

blockade?Items were sent through Mexico.

105. The election of _____________ upset the Southern states and they started to secede.

A. Sam Houston B. James K. PolkC. Abraham Lincoln D. Andrew Johnson

106. Which state was NOT in the Confederate States of America?

A. AlabamaB. Tennessee

C. KansasD. Virginia

107. Which was NOT a battle in Texas during the Civil War?

A. Galveston B. Sabine PassC. Palmito Ranch D. Shiloh

108. Which political party was formed to stop the spread of slavery?

A. Whig B. RepublicansC. Democrats D. Abolitionists

109. All of the following Texans fought for the Confederacy EXCEPT:

a. Albert Sidney JohnstonB. Ulysses S. GrantC. Hood’s Brigade D. Terry’s Rangers

110. All of the following were problems concerning the annexation of Texas EXCEPT:

A. election of 1860 B. debtC. slaveryD. possible war with Mexico

111. The legislative branch of Texas a. makes the laws of the state. b. carries out the laws. c. interprets the laws to determine if they are fair. d. regulates the production of money.

112. The Executive branch of Texas a. is bicameral. c. carries out the laws. b. makes the laws of the state. d. interprets the laws to determine if they are fair.

113.The Judicial branch of Texas a. makes the laws of the state. b. can veto a law. c. carries out the laws. d. interprets the laws to determine if they are fair.

114.Which of the following is NOT true. a. The Senate has 31 members. b. The House of Representatives has 150 members. c. The Texas Legislature meets every year. d. The governor may call special sessions to handle problems that arise between sessions.

115. What officials lead the Texas House of Representatives and Senate? a. senior committee members lead in both houses. b. House – Speaker ; Senate – governor c. House – Speaker ; Senate – lieutenant governor d. House – lieutenant governor ; Senate – governor

116. How many people on a 12-person jury are needed to decide that a person is guilty in a criminal case? a. all b. more than two-thirds c. at least half

d. more than three-fourths

117.The government of the State of Texas has the right to do all of the following EXCEPT: a. regulate trade in Texas. b. maintain a state militia. c. make treaties with another country. d. create a public school system.

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