Unit 2 Native Texas Indians

Based on this map, which of the following statements is true about Texas Indians. (7.2A, 21C)

• The Comanches were originally from Central Texas.

• The Apaches drove the Comanches into Wyoming.

• The Comanches lived along the Gulf Coast.

• The Comanches drove the Apaches into West Texas and New Mexico.

Which Indian tribal group is known for living in the houses in the picture above? (7.2A)

• Comanche

• Jumano

• Caddo

• Karankawa

Why do historians divide the past into eras? (7.1A)

• to identify major events

• to determine how long ago people lived

• to remember when events occurred

• to make their studies more manageable

Texas Indians in which culture group built homes from adobe? (7.2A)

• Western Gulf

• Plains

• Southeastern

• Pueblo

The Comanches and Apaches were able to attack both the Spanish and other Indian groups because of

(7.2A)

• the rough terrain of West Texas.

• their skilled use of horses

• their resistance to European diseases.

• their superior weapons technology.

The Caddos practiced crop rotation to (7.2A)

• more quickly dry sunflower seeds.

• grow food for Spanish settlers.

• prevent the soil from wearing out.

• hide their large harvests from other Indians.

Why were the Caddos good farmers? (7.2A)

• They had the best tractors, so farming was easy for them.

• They were simply smarter than all of the other Indians.

• They were stationary and had plenty of water to grow crops.

• Their religious beliefs stressed farming more than other economic activities.

Which profession is most likely to search for artifacts? (7.22A)

• anthropologist

• archaeologist

• biologist

• botanist

Which of the following Indian groups would have been most likely to build canoes? (7.2A)

• Comanches

• Karankawas

• Jumanos

• Wichitas

Which of the following American Indian groups was most known for its skill at riding horses? (7.2A)

• Atakapas

• Comanches

• Apaches

• Coahuiltecans