Texas History
Who is considered the father of Texas?
Stephen F. Austin
When did Spaniards arrive in Mexico?
1519
What is the Yellow River's real name?
Huang River
What continent is Greece on?
Europe
Who was the first president of Texas?
Sam Houston
During what centuries did Los Reyes Catolicos rule?
Late 15th and early 16th centuries
Is Ancient China the world's oldest continuous civilization?
Yes
How were the Greeks able to get enough food to feed their population?
They traded goods with other civilizations by sea
What was the name of the original capital of Texas?
Washington on the Brazos
Colombia
How many dynasties was Ancient China ruled by?
10
Why did the Greeks invent myths?
To explain natural events
What is the state bird?
What is the name of the institution that persecuted Jews and Muslims in Spain?
The Spanish Inquisition
3,500 years
Where was the earliest Greek civilization located?
Island of Crete
The first battle of the Texas Revolution was at ______ on October, 9 1835
Goliad, Texas
In what year did the last Spanish Civil War begin?
1936
What did the Chinese believe their ancestors brought?
good luck or misfortune
Palace of Knossos