Early Settlement and Indigenous Peoples in Texas Quiz

Test your knowledge of early Texas history with questions on indigenous tribes, European explorers, and colonial settlements.

#1

Which indigenous tribe inhabited the area now known as Texas before European settlement?

Apache
Comanche
Caddo
Cherokee
#2

What was one of the primary means of sustenance for indigenous peoples in Texas?

Fishing
Hunting
Agriculture
Mining
#3

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions established in Texas?

To convert indigenous peoples to Christianity
To establish trade routes
To build military fortifications
To mine for resources
#4

Which indigenous tribe was known for their elaborate pottery and artistic skills in Texas?

Comanche
Karankawa
Caddo
Tonkawa
#5

What role did buffalo play in the lives of indigenous peoples in Texas?

Symbol of religious worship
Source of food, clothing, and shelter
Used for transportation
Traded with other tribes for goods
#6

Which European explorer is often credited with the first recorded exploration of Texas?

Hernán Cortés
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Christopher Columbus
#7

What treaty ended the Texas Revolution and recognized Texas as an independent nation?

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Adams-Onís Treaty
Treaty of Velasco
Gadsden Purchase Treaty
#8

What was the impact of European diseases on indigenous populations in Texas?

It led to a significant increase in population
It had no significant impact
It caused a decline in population
It led to the migration of indigenous peoples
#9

Which Spanish mission in Texas is famous for the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution?

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San José
Mission Concepción
Mission San Antonio de Valero
#10

Who was the leader of the Texas Revolution and later served as the first president of the Republic of Texas?

Sam Houston
Stephen F. Austin
James Bowie
William B. Travis
#11

Which indigenous tribe was known for their skilled horsemanship and warfare tactics?

Comanche
Caddo
Karankawa
Tonkawa
#12

Which indigenous tribe was known for building intricate earthen mounds in Texas?

Karankawa
Kickapoo
Tonkawa
Caddo
#13

Who was the first European explorer to establish a colony in Texas?

Hernán Cortés
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
#14

What was the name of the treaty that followed the Mexican-American War and resulted in Texas joining the United States?

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Adams-Onís Treaty
Treaty of Velasco
Gadsden Purchase Treaty
#15

Which indigenous tribe was primarily located in the region of present-day West Texas and the Big Bend area?

Karankawa
Lipan Apache
Caddo
Kiowa
#16

Which city served as the capital of the Republic of Texas before it joined the United States?

Houston
San Antonio
Austin
Galveston
#17

Who was the first European explorer to set foot on the soil of present-day Texas?

Hernán Cortés
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

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