Flags
What is the first flag to be flown over what would become Texas?
Spanish Flag
Who lived in Texas before European Settlers came?
Native American People Groups
What is the state flower?
Bluebonnet
A ship
What was El Dorado?
A hidden city full of gold
What is the second flag to be flown over what would become Texas?
French Flag
What were early settlers given for moving to Texas?
Land
What is the state insect?
Monarch Butterfly
What was the name of the explorer in charge of La Belle?
La Salle
Did someone find El Dorado?
No
Which flag that flew over Texas featured a golden eagle and the color green?
Mexican Flag
What was the name of the man who was instrumental in the formation of Texas? Hint: his first name is Stephen
Stephen F. Austin
What is the state plant?
Prickly Pear Cactus
What happened to La Salle?
He was killed
The Gilded One
What flag(s) fly over Texas today?
United States and Texas flags (must name both)
Apache/ Kiowa/ Wichita/ Caddo/ Apache/ Comanche/ Tonkawa/ Karankawa/ Coahuiltecan/ Jumano/ Tigua
What is the state large mammal?
Texas Longhorn
What was the name of the Bay that La Belle sank in?
Matagorda Bay
Who searched for El Dorado?
Early European Explorers
Which flag flew over Texas for the shortest amount of time?
The Confederate States of America Flag
What are the 7 regions of Texas?
1.Panhandle Plains
2. Pineywoods
3. Prairies and Lakes
4. Hill Country
5. Big Bend Country
6. South Texas Plains
7. Gulf Coast
What is the state dish?
Chili Con Carne
What is special about the canon that was excavated from the La Belle shipwreck?
It has handles shaped like dolphins
When your team was searching for El Dorado, what is one interesting fact that you learned?
Any fact about Mary Martin, The Stagecoach, or Trail Drivers is acceptable.