Age of Contact
Texas Geography
Spain Conquistadors
Mission Presidio
Mexican National
100
What were the goals of the Spanish conquistadors?
What is God, Gold, & Glory
100

Why is Natural Texas and Its People considered an era in Texas? 

A- It is recognized by American Indians as their only historical era. 

B- It is a time that defines Texas culture today. 

C- It introduces the first contacts between all native groups and Europeans. 

D- It defines a time for study of both geographic causes and historical effects on Texas history.

DIt defines a time for study of both geographic causes and historical effects on Texas history.

100

Álvar Núñez de Cabeza de Vaca is best known today for A.discovering Texas. B.establishing a permanent settlement in Texas. C.conquering Texas. D.exploring Texas

What is d. exploring Texas

100
Which factor had the most negative impact on American Indian populations in the 1600s?
What is European diseases
100
While the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824 created a representative government in Mexico, it specifically restricted the people’s right to — A own private property B start small businesses C freely practice any religion D settle north of the Rio Grande River
C freely practice any religion
200
Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era in Texas history? A Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas. B American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers. C Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas. D Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold
C Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.
200
Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history? A American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment. B Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas. C Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common. D European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.
A American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment
200
What year did Pineda map the Texas Coast
What is 1519
200
Which of the following was characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas? F Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas. G American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas. H Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas. J Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.
H Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
200
he Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to — A convince the United States to support Mexico B continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo C suppress any attempts by settlers to rebel in Texas D defend settlers from attacks from American Indians
B. continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo
300
Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River? A Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle B Hernando Cortés C Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca D Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
A Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle
300
Which is TRUE about the elevation of Texas? A If you travel from east to west, it gets higher. B If you travel from east to west it gets lower. C If you travel from east to west it goes from low to high and back to low again. D None of the above is true.
A If you travel from east to west, it gets higher.
300
Which of the following explorers was shipwrecked near Galveston while searching for the legendary city of El Dorado? F Robert La Salle G Hernán Cortés H Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca J Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
What is H. Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
300
Which of the following best describes the goal of a Texas filibuster? A. escaping punishment for some wrong-doing B. acquiring territory for a foreign government C. seeking personal gain D. seeking adventure and excitement
C. seeking personal gain
300
The year 1821 is important in the history of Texas because it was the year that — F Austin was established as the capital of Texas G Moses Austin received permission to settle in Texas H Juan Seguín migrated to Texas with Mexican settlers J Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
What is J. Spain granted independence to the colony of Mexico
400
What was Cibola and what role did it play in the early Spanish exploration of Texas?
What is Cibola was a legend about seven cities of gold that drew many Spanish explorers to Texas.
400
How does the physical environment of Coastal Texas COMPARE with that of the Mountains and Basins Regions? A Mountains and Basins Regions have more rain. B Coastal Texas has a lower elevation. C Mountains and Basins Regions have more rivers. D Coastal Texas has more desert.
What is B Coastal Texas has a lower elevation.
400
Hernando de Soto's expedition traveled across Texas and other parts of the Americas to — A take land from France B settle new territories C find gold for Spain D convert native people to Islam
What is C. Find gold for Spain
400
Which leader and event are credited for directly bringing about Mexico’s independence? A. Agustín de Iturbide and the Plan of Iguala B. Vicente R. Guerrero and the Treaty of Córdoba C. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and the Grito de Dolores D. José María Morelos y Pavón and the Declaration of Independence
What is A. Agustín de Iturbide and the Plan of Iguala
400
Which of the following was protected by the Constitution of 1824? A Catholicism B slavery C democracy D free enterprise
What is A. Catholicism
500
Which sequence of events is in correct chronological order? A 1.Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas 2. Pineda maps Texas 3. La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis B 1. Pineda maps Texas 2. Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas 3. La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis C 1. La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis 2. Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas 3. Pineda maps Texas D 1. Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas 2. La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis 3. Pineda maps Texas
B 1. Pineda maps Texas 2. Cabeza de Vaca reports on Texas 3. La Salle establishes Fort St. Louis
500
What similarities did the Apache and Comanche share? A They lived near the coast and got their food by fishing. B They were farmers who grew corn and other vegetables. C They built permanent homes and gathered wild plants for food. D They were nomads who depended on buffalo for survival.
What is D They were nomads who depended on buffalo for survival.
500
How was Cortés able to conquer the Aztec Empire despite having only 500 or so men with him when he arrived in Mexico?
What is the conquistador had better weapon, horses, and body armor
500
During the early years of Mexican independence, what was the experience of most American settlers living in Texas? A. They worked hard to learn Mexican customs and culture. B. They actively plotted to win independence from Mexico. C. They were largely left alone to govern themselves and live like other Americans. D. They were watched closely and suspiciously by Mexican government officials.
What is C. They were largely left alone to govern themselves and live like other Americans
500
All of the following were rights guaranteed by the Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824, EXCEPT the right to — A own slaves B have liberty C elect politicians D possess property
What is A. own slaves
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