Exploring Texas History and Cultures

Which Native American tribe was known for living in the Great Plains region of Texas?

• Comanche

• Caddo

• Karankawa

• Coahuiltecan

What is the largest region in Texas by land area?

• Coastal Plains

• Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Basin and Range Province

Which region of Texas is known for its desert landscape and mountainous terrain?

• Gulf Coastal Plains

• Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Piney Woods

Which Spanish Conquistador led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold, which included parts of Texas?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Juan Ponce de León

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

The Karankawa tribe was primarily located along which part of Texas?

• The Panhandle

• The Gulf Coast

• The Hill Country

• The Piney Woods

The Comanche tribe was known for their skills in which area?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Horseback riding and warfare

• Pottery

Which river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico?

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Trinity River

• Brazos River

How is the Coastal Plains different from the Mountains and Basins?

• The Coastal Plains has more Mountains

• The Coastal Plains has more rivers

• The Mountains and Basins has more rivers

• The Mountains and Basins region has more rain

Which region is the Palo Duro Canyon in?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

Which region is Odessa located in?

• A

• B

• C

• D