Texas Quiz

What was the primary effect of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo on Texas?

• It decreased oil prices significantly.

• It had no significant impact on the oil industry.

• It raised oil prices, providing a boost to Texas's oil industry.

• It led to a decrease in oil production in Texas.

What innovation did George P. Mitchell contribute to in the field of oil extraction?

• He introduced solar energy as a main power source.

• He developed a new type of oil rig.

• He proved that fracking could effectively expand the amount of extractable oil and gas.

• He designed a new method for oil transportation.

Which energy source is increasingly used by Texans as an alternative to fossil fuels?

• Nuclear energy

• Wind energy

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric power

What is the Johnson Space Center most famous for?

• Developing the first commercial jetliner.

• Launching the first artificial satellite.

• Achieving the first American manned moon landing in 1969.

• Inventing the first reusable spacecraft.

What significant technological development did Texas Instruments begin in the 1960s?

• They started the first computer programming course.

• They began producing semiconductors.

• They developed the first mobile phone.

• They invented the first digital camera.

Who was the first woman to become a pediatric surgeon in the state of Texas?

• Susan Bailey

• Benjy Frances Brooks

• Helen Turner

• Mary Edwards Walker

What is Juneteenth recognized as?

• A day of mourning

• A Federal Holiday

• A music festival

• A historical battle anniversary

Which industry in Texas has expanded to include video games and computer animation?

• Oil and Gas Industry

• Agricultural Industry

• Entertainment Industry

• Medical Industry

What major incentive is used by Texas to attract businesses to locate in their area?

• High corporate taxes

• Lowering taxes

• Free office spaces

• Government grants

Which festival do Vietnamese immigrants celebrate in Texas to mark the New Year?

• Diwali

• Tet Festival

• Songkran

• Lunar New Year