Texas State Facts
I am the highest peak in Texas.
Guadalupe Peak.
What tribe of Indians helped the Spanish?
Karankawa
I am the state flower.
The Bluebonnet.
Name one Texas Mission.
The Alamo, Gonzales, San Juan, San Jose, Goliad
Who was the first empressario whom failed his mission to settle Texas?
Moses Austin
What is the river in Texas with Dinosaur tracks?
The Paluxy River.
What tribe was a war-like tribe?
Apache or Commanche
I am the state song.
Texas, Our Texas.
Why were missions built?
They were built to convert Native Americans to the Catholic faith.
Name the man who brought the first 300 in to settle Texas.
Stephen F. Austin
How many flags have flown over Texas?
Six flags have flown over Texas.
A creature that is described to be like a dinosaur is found in what book of the Bible?
Job
Name two things on the state seal.
Olive branch, live oak branch, star, words: "The State of Texas"
Who was Mexico's president (later Dictator).?
Antonio López de Santa Anna
What rules did Mexico give the settlers as the came into Texas?
They must be loyal to the Spanish crown, be of good character and convert to catholic faith.
What is the largest city in Texas? (Population)
Houston
According to the army, the _________ tribe was the finest horsemen in the world.
Comanches
What is the population of Texas?
Over 28 million.
Who was the only female survivor of the Alamo?
Susanna Dickinson
Who was an empressario and later commander of the Texas army during the Texas Revolution?
Stephen F. Austin
Name the four bordering states to Texas.
Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana
What was the first flag to fly over Texas?
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
Name the mission where Mexico's president ordered all to be executed, fueling the Texas Revolution. James Fannin was in charge here.
Mission Goliad.
Organization of lawmen set up after empressarios came to settle Texas.
Texas Rangers