Texan Pride
How many different flags have flown over Texas?
6
Who was the first Anglo-American to receive permission to settle people in Texas, but died before he got the chance?
Moses Austin
Texas can legally fly the state flag at the same height as the United States flag.
True
Which region has rolling terrain, pine and hardwood forests and a hot, humid climate for most of the year.
The Coastal Plains
The bluebonnet.
Who was the first known European to set foot in Texas?
Cabeza de Vaca
Where was the first major oil well in Texas located?
Spindletop
Which region features thick grasses and rolling grasslands as well as plenty of limestone? It has much lower humidity than most of the state, gets 20 to 30 inches of rain a year and is a frequent target of tornadoes.
Central Plains
When the United States annexed Texas in 1845, it became the _____ state?
28th
Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
One of the most memorable battles of the Texas Revolution took place at the _______.
The Alamo
Which region is notably flat and free of vegetation; dust storms are common, and the region gets only about 16 to 20 inches of rain per year with hot summers and cold winters?
The Great Plains
On what date did Texas become a state?
December 29, 1845
Which famous Texan was the 43rd President of the United States?
George W. Bush
What event forced many Texas panhandle farmers to abandon their farms?
The Dust Bowl
Which region is home to the Pecos River and Big Bend National Park, and gets only about 8 inches of rain a year in the low-lying areas, with the mountains experiencing closer to 20 inches.
The Mountains & Basins Region
What is "Juneteenth"?
The celebration of slavery ending in Texas.
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
What is the official state bird?
The Mockingbird.
Name all 4 regions in Texas.
Coastal Plains, Central Plains, Great Plains, Mountains & Basins Region