The first humans to reach the Western Hemisphere were: nomadic hunters from Asia

Question

The first humans to reach the Western Hemisphere were:

nomadic hunters from Asia

Polynesian fishermen from Hawaii

Viking pirates from Northern Europe

African fishermen who were blown off course.

Question 2

Which Indian group resided in Texas for the longest period of time before the arrival of the Spanish?

Apache

Cherokee

Caddo

Comanche.

Question 3

The ________________ resided along the Gulf Coast of Texas.

Karankawa

Caddo

Comanche

Apache

  

Question 4

Which tribe's name meant "man eater"?

The Apache

The Caddos

The Jumanos

The Atakapans

  

Question 5

The Treaty of Tordesillas split the world between:

Spain and Portugal, with Portugal receiving most of the Caribbean islands

Spain and Portugal, with Portugal receiving very little of the New World

Catholics and Protestants, with most Protestants confined to North America

Catholics and Protestants, with Catholics receiving most of Asia

Question 6

The primary concern of the Coahuiltecans was _________________.

raids by Wichita Indians

keeping an eye on their Tonkawa slaves

finding food

none of the above.

Question 7

Which of the following was true about the Caddo?

they lived in individual tents

they were nomadic

they lived in permanent villages

they shunned farming.

Question 8

Which of the following was true about the Kiowa?

the women hunted

the men were the farmers

they believed that 5 equal gods controlled the world

none of the above are true.

Question 9

All of the following statements are true except:

Muslims conquered Arabia

Muslims conquered North Africa

Muslims conquered Spain

Muslims defeated the Franks at the Battle of Tours.

Question 10

All of the following were Spanish explorers and conquistadors except:

Hernando Cortés

Ferdinand of Aragon

Hernando de Soto

Álvarez de Pineda

Question 11

Álvarez de Pineda ________________.

explored and mapped the Texas Gulf Coast

founded the first Spanish mission in Texas

served as the first Spanish royal governor of Texas

none of the above.

Question 12

Esteván was ___________

the Indian who led Coronado and his men on a wild chase across the Southwest searching for cities of gold

a member of Cabeza de Vaca's expedition who also survived his ordeal in Texas

the emperor of the Aztec empire upon Cortes's arrival in Mexico

none of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following took place in the correct chronological order?

Coronado's trek Cabeza de Vaca's wanderings in Texas La Salle's arrival in Texas

Coronado's trek La Salle's arrival in Texas Cabeza de Vaca's wanderings in Texas

Cabeza de Vaca's wanderings in Texas Coronado's trek La Salle's arrival in Texas

Cabeza de Vaca's wanderings in Texas La Salle's arrival in Texas Coronado's trek.

  

Question 14

Fort Saint Louis was set up ____________________.

along the Gulf Coast near Matagorda Bay

in South Texas along the Rio Grande River

in northeast Texas next to many Caddo villages

in West Texas near modern-day El Paso.

Question 15

Which Native American tribe destroyed Sieur de la Salle's Fort Saint Louis?

Karankawa

Apache

Tonkawa

Comanche

Question 16

What happened to Sieur de La Salle's Fort Saint Louis?

its inhabitants all died of disease and malnutrition

it was attacked and destroyed by Spanish forces

a French mutiny resulted in La Salle's death and the fort's abandonment

its remaining inhabitants were killed or captured by Karankawa warriors.

Question 17

________________ was the first Spanish mission established in Texas.

Santa Cruz de San Sabá

La Bahía

San Francisco de los Tejas

San Antonio de Valero

San Francisco Xavier.

Question 18

The presence of La Salle's Fort Saint Louis led to:

war between Spain and France in Europe

stepped-up efforts by the Spanish to establish a presence in Texas

Spain agreeing to share control of Texas with France

none of the above.

Question 19

Spanish missionaries generally forced Indians to ________________.

attend Catholic Church

work in the fields and tend stock

learn the Spanish language

all of the above.

Question 20

Mission Santa Cruz de San Sabá was:

created to mission to the Caddo

the only Spanish mission in Texas destroyed by an Indian attack

the first Spanish mission established in Texas

abandoned after a French attack d) none of the above.

Question 21

The ___________________ created an informal buffer region in the disputed border area between Spanish Texas and the US in Louisiana.

Neutral Ground Agreement

Regulations for the Presidios

Law of April 6, 1830

Treaties of Velasco.

Question 22

The _________________ of 1819 established the boundary between the United States and Spanish territory in North America.

Adams-Onís Treaty

Treaty of Greenville

Spanish-American War

Treaties of Velasco e) Louisiana Purchase.

Question 23

What is a Criollo?

A Spaniard born in Spain

A Spaniard born in Mexico

A person with Spanish and Indian heritage

A person with purely Indian heritage

Question 24

The Turtle Bayou Resolutions blamed the tensions between Mexicans and Texans on:

Bradburn, an American general

Piedras, a Mexican general

Austin, the leader of the colonists

Bradburn, a Mexican general

Question 25

Who is called the "Father of Mexican Independence"?

Hidalgo

Cortez

De Las Casas

Austin

nomadic hunters from Asia

Polynesian fishermen from Hawaii

Viking pirates from Northern Europe

African fishermen who were blown off course.

Explanation / Answer

1. The first humans to reach the Western Hemisphere were nomadic hunters from Asia.

2. Caddo Indian group resided in Texas for the longest period of time before the arrival of the Spanish.

3. The karankawa resided along the Gulf Coast of Texas.

4. The Atakapans tribe's name meant "man eater".

5. The Treaty of Tordesillas split the world between Spain and Portugal, with Portugal receiving very little land of New World.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.