Native Americans in Texas
What American Indian group was known for living along the Gulf Coast of Texas?
the Karankawa
What is the region of Texas known for its flat lands and extensive agriculture?
The Gulf Coastal Plains
True or False:
The distribution of population in Texas has remained unchanged over the past century.
False. Texas has undergone a major demographic and geographic shift, with its population becoming significantly more urbanized and ethnically diverse.
Which group was known for having a structured government with a confederacy?
A) Lipan Apache. B) Comanche. C) Caddo
D) Karankawa
C) The Caddo
What region is known for its dry climate and desert landscape?
the Southwestern region
The Jumano were primarily known for their:
farming and trading activities.
The Coastal Plains are characterized by:
Low elevations and humid climate
Which visual tool would best represent the historical timeline of American Indian groups in Texas?
A) Chart. B) Graph. C) Timeline. D) Map
C) Timeline
True or False: The Comanche had a central governing body that made decisions for all bands.
False. The Comanche had independent decision making within groups.
Which American Indian group in Texas has a reservation in the Big Thicket region of East Texas and is known for preserving their traditions, such as basket weaving and storytelling?
Answer choices:
A. Karankawa
B. Jumano
C. Alabama-Coushatta
D. Lipan Apache
C) Alabama- Coushatta- Bonus! They have the oldest reservation in Texas.
What did the Caddo live in?
Permanent Villages
True or False: The Great Plains region is known for its dense forests and high rainfall.
False. The Great Plains is known for its vast grasslands and a semi-arid climate with moderate to low rainfall.
True or False: Reports are not useful for interpreting historical data.
False. Reports are, in fact, a primary tool for organizing, summarizing, and presenting historical data to help identify trends, patterns, and insights from the past.
Which type of home did the Jumano tribe build in the dry desert region of Texas?
A. Teepees made from buffalo hides
B. Adobe houses made from mud and straw
C. Grass huts near the coast
D. Wooden longhouses
B) Adobe houses made from mud and straw
Match the tribes to the regions where they lived:
Apache
Comanche
Karankawa
A. Apache – Great Plains, Comanche – Gulf Coast, Karankawa – Mountains and Basins
B. Apache – Great Plains, Comanche – Great Plains, Karankawa – Gulf Coast
C. Apache – Gulf Coast, Comanche – North Central Plains, Karankawa – Great Plains
D. Apache – Mountains and Basins, Comanche – Gulf Coast, Karankawa – North Central Plains
B. Apache – Great Plains, Comanche – Great Plains, Karankawa – Gulf Coast
Who was the Tribe that used Adobe structured houses?
the Jumano
Which of the following is a key difference between the Mountains and Basins and the Coastal Plains?
A) Climate. B) Vegetation. C) Economic activities
D) All of the above
D) All of the above, because the Mountains and Basins and Coastal Plains regions of Texas differ significantly in their
climate, vegetation, and economic activities. These differences are driven primarily by the contrasting geography and elevation of the two regions.
Which element of a map shows directions?
A) Legend. B) Scale. C) Compass Rose. D) Grid System
C) Compass Rose
What are two differences between the Apache and the Karwankawa?
A. The Apache lived in the Plains and hunted buffalo, while the Karankawa lived along the Gulf Coast and fished.
B. The Apache used horses for hunting and warfare, while the Karankawa traveled in dugout canoes.
C. The Apache built permanent villages, while the Karankawa were completely nomadic.
D. The Apache wore buffalo hides for clothing, while the Karankawa often used animal grease to protect themselves from insects.
E. The Apache depended mostly on farming, while the Karankawa depended mostly on buffalo.
A and B.
True or False: The origins of American Indian groups in Texas are well-documented with written records.
False. The written historical record began with the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 16th century, thousands of years after Native peoples first inhabited the region.
Which geographic factor heavily influences settlement in the Coastal Plains?
A) Mountains. B) Desert conditions. C) Access to water and fertile soil
D) High elevations
C) Access to water and fertile soil
True or False: The Mountains and Basins region is the wettest area in Texas.
False. The Mountain and Basins region is one of the driest. The Coastal Plains is the wettest region in Texas.
True or False: A map's legend helps identify the scale of the map.
True. While the legend's main purpose is to explain the symbols and colors used on the map, it often includes the scale information as well.
What is the theory as to why the Native Americans migrated?
Native Americans migrated to follow large animals
Where it is believed Native Americans in Texas came from?
Asia via land bridge