All About Texas
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What were the American settlers in Texas called?
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Texians
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Amertexans
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Texacos
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Texters
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Explore the rich history and pivotal events of Texas through this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on key historical figures, native tribes, significant battles, and the origins of the state's name. This quiz is ideal for learners interested in American history and Texas's unique past.
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James Bowie, Davy Crockett and William B. Travis were killed at what Texas site?
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The Alamo
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The Rio Grande River
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The Dallas Book Depository
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NASA
Correct Answer
A. The Alamo -
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Who were the main Native American opposition to the Texas Republic in the 1830's?
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Iriquois
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Comanches
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Sioux
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Lakota
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A. Comanches -
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The name Texas means "friends" or "allies" in what language?
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Cuban
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Chinese
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Italian
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Caddo
Correct Answer
A. Caddo -
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In 1528, what shipwrecked Spanish explorer and his cohort became the first Europeans in Texas?
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Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
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Ponce de Leon
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Christopher Columbus
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Norbert Eric Von King
Correct Answer
A. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca -
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A 1900 hurricane in what Texas city killed 8,000-12,000 people?
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San Antonio
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Galveston
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Indianola
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Austin
Correct Answer
A. Galveston -
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What freeway first opened in Houston, Texas in 1948?
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I-275
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Sunshine Highway
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Texas Parkway
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Gulf Freeway
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A. Gulf Freeway -
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Founded in 1892, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is also called by what name?
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The Modern
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Dallas Depository
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Mother of Art
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Nasher Sculpture Center
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A. The Modern -
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Spanish authorities established what as the first Spanish civilian settlement in Texas?
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San Antonio
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Amarillo
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El Paso
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Fort Worth
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A. San Antonio -
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The Alamo was formerly known as what mission?
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Los Alamos
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San Pedro Springs Mission
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San Antonio de Valero Mission
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San Fernando Mission
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A. San Antonio de Valero Mission -
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In 1528, Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked off the coast of what Texas city?
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Galveston
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Austin
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San Antonio
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El Paso
Correct Answer
A. Galveston -
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Established in 1682, was the first Spanish mission and pueblo in Texas?
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Mission de Vaca
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Corpus Christi de la Isleta
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San Antonio Pueblo
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Mission de Los Alamos
Correct Answer
A. Corpus Christi de la Isleta -
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What Texas city was founded in 1718?
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Laredo
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San Antonio
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Waco
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Lubbock
Correct Answer
A. San Antonio -
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Which of these countries were not one of the "Six Flags Over Texas"?
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India
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Confederate States Of America
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Spain
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France
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A. India -
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What Texas river is named for a Caddoan woman the Spanish called "little angel"?
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Navasota River
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Angelina River
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Caddo River
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Anaquitas Creek
Correct Answer
A. Angelina River -
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