What is the story behind the name 'Texas'?

Texas History Quiz

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History
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8th Grade
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Hard
Jose Sanchez
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The name 'Texas' is a misspelling of the word 'T-Rex,' which is what the area was known for before the dinosaurs went extinct.
In 1540, some Spanish explorers went to what is now east Texas and met some Native American people called the Caddo Indians.
Texas was named after a famous cowboy who could lasso anything, including the stars.
It was named after the Native American word for 'allies' or 'friends'.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Texas Revolution?
The Texas Revolution was a giant barbecue party where everyone ate lots of delicious Texas-style brisket and ribs.
The Texas Revolution was a big fight between Texans and Mexicans over who should control the land and government in Texas.
The Texas Revolution was a series of epic arm-wrestling matches between Texans and Mexicans to determine who was the strongest.
The Texas Revolution, also known as the War of Texas Independence, occurred between October 2, 1835 and April 21, 1836.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Alamo?
The Alamo was a big, bad battle that happened in Texas a long time ago.
A theme park in Texas
A popular Texas dance
A famous battle site
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Texas'?
Stephen F. Austin
Sam Houston
William Barret Travis
Davy Crockett
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the leader of the Texas army during the Texas Revolution?
Davy Crockett
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Sam Houston
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who wrote the letter 'To the people of Texas and all Americans in the world'?
Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
William Barret Travis
Davy Crockett
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was a hero in the Alamo battle and had a nickname: King of the Wild Frontier?
James 'Jim' Bowie
Abraham Lincoln
Sam Houston
Thomas Jefferson
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