Texas Studies

What does her art honor?

• her family and country

• her Mexican-American community

• her school and experiences.

• her peers being punished.

Which of the following is NOT something the people of Texas did to solve the problem?

• They moved to other places

• They looked at maps of Galeveston

• They collected population data

• They listened to each other

In 1909 and 1941, what happened in Galveston?

• The people collected rocks.

• Hurricanes tested the seawall.

• Engineers fixed the seawall with data.

• Engineers looked for a stronger solution.

Which tribe lived in the central plains of Texas and was known for their horse-riding skills?

• Lipan Apache

• Comanche

• Wichita

• Navajo

Which major era in Texas are these explorers apart of?

• Reconstruction Era

• Natural Texas and its People

• Mexican National Era

• Age of Exploration Era

Answer explanation

These individuals were apart of the Age of Exploration.

Which answer choices are associated with the Mexican National Era of Texas? There are 4 correct answers.

• Stephen F. Austin

• Coahuila y Tejas

• Colonization Law

• Martin De Leon

• Annexation

The name "Texas" comes from the Indian word tejas meaning ______.

• Brave Warriors

• Friends

• Dusty

• Many rivers

Name two hardships that the Republic of Texas faced.

• Texas was in debt, even after tax collection

  and

  There were disagreements among Texans regarding annexation

• Texans lacked protection from the military since Houston disbanded the army

• Fighting with Native Americans continued

• All of the Above

What is the primary theme of the novel 'Texas' by James A. Michener?

• A) Exploration and settlement

• B) Love and betrayal

• C) War and peace

• D) Science and technology

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'The Lone Star State shines bright'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole