Texas Regions
What are the four regions of Texas?
Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, Mountains & Basins
What do we call people who move from place to place and do not have a permanent home?
Nomadic
What were Spain's three main goals, known as the 3 Gs?
Gold, Glory, and God
What word means the movement of people from one place to another?
Migration
I have mountains, mesas, plateaus, and basins. Which Texas region am I?
Mountains & Basins
Which region is located along the Gulf Coast?
Coastal Plains
What is a wigwam?
A round shelter made from materials such as sticks and animal hides.
What was the Northwest Passage?
A hoped-for water route through North America to reach Asia.
What word describes people who live in a permanent location?
Sedentary
I live in one place year-round. I have a permanent home. What am I?
Sedentary
Which region is the driest and has mountains and deserts?
Mountains & Basins
What is the difference between nomadic and sedentary people?
Nomadic people move from place to place; sedentary people live in a permanent location.
Which explorer is associated with being the first to map the Texas coastline?
Pineda
What term describes the exchange of plants, animals, goods, and ideas between the Americas and Europe?
Columbian Exchange
I am a Native American group living near the Gulf Coast and I am associated with wigwams. Who am I?
Karankawas
Which region contains the Great Plains and is known for higher elevations?
Great Plains
Why did Native American groups use different resources?
They used the resources available in their environment.
What was one reason Spain explored the Americas?
To gain wealth, expand its empire, and spread Christianity.
What is one reason the Columbian Exchange was significant?
It changed what people in different parts of the world ate, used, and experienced.
I explored Texas, learned from Native American groups, and survived after being separated from his expedition. Who am I?
Cabeza de Vaca
Why are the four regions of Texas different from one another?
They have different physical characteristics such as landforms, climate, vegetation, and elevation.
Why was the buffalo important to some Native American groups?
They used many parts of the buffalo for food, clothing, tools, shelter, and other needs.
What is one difference between Spanish and French exploration?
Spain focused heavily on conquest, wealth, and spreading Christianity, while France became heavily involved in the fur trade and trade relationships with Native Americans.
What word describes a person who changes something to better fit a situation or environment?
Modify
I am a French explorer who established Fort St. Louis in Texas. Who am I?
La Salle