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Exercises on Texas history and culture

Can you answer all the questions about the history and curiosities of Texas? Texas is one of the most important and influential states in the United States. In this Quiz you will answer each question related to the history of Texas.
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Last updated: February 9, 2024
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1. Is it true that Texas is the largest state in the United States?
Yes, it is the largest state in the United States. ✓
No, the largest state is Alaska. ✓
2. Who was the key figure in the history of Texas who was fundamental for the arrival of American settlers, maintained good relations with the Mexican government and advocated for the interests of the settlers, was also crucial for the Texan Revolution to independence, being a very important man for Texas who is even nicknamed "The Father of Texas" in his honor is there a city that has his last name?
Samuel Houston ✓
Stephen Austin ✓
Mirabeau Lamar ✓
Ann Richards ✓
3. What was the battle where the independence of Texas would arise, after defeating the Mexican army and capturing the then president of Mexico Antonio López de Santa Anna and forcing the signing of the Treaty of Velasco with Texas already an independent country?
Battle of Monterey ✓
Battle of Saint Patrick ✓
Battle of The Álamo ✓
Battle of San Jacinto ✓
4. In what year did Texas separate from Mexico to become a country?
1835 ✓
1836 ✓
1837 ✓
1838 ✓
5. In what year was Texas annexed to the United States to become the 28th state?
1845 ✓
1846 ✓
1847 ✓
1848 ✓
6. What is the capital of Texas?
Dallas ✓
San Antonio ✓
Houston ✓
Austin ✓
7. Is it true that Texas is the most populous state in the United States?
Yes, it is the most populated state in the United States. ✓
No, the most populated state is California ✓
8. What is the most predominant political party in Texas?
Republican Party ✓
Democratic Party ✓
9. What is the most populated city in Texas?
Dallas ✓
San Antonio ✓
Austin ✓
Houston ✓
10. What is the most popular sport in Texas?
Soccer ✓
Football ✓
Baseball ✓
Basketball ✓
11. Which of these NFL teams is from Texas?
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12. In what year did Texas join the Confederate States of America and the American Civil War was fought?
1860 ✓
1861 ✓
1862 ✓
1863 ✓
13. What is the river that limits Texas and Mexico, being fundamental to Texan history because when it separated from Mexico, it was agreed that the border would be defined by the limits of the river?
Rio Grande ✓
Colorado River ✓
Dolores River ✓
Mississippi River ✓
14. What are the Mexican and American states that Texas borders?
Mexico: Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Veracruz United States: New Mexico, California, Oklahoma and Oregon ✓
Mexico: Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila and Chihuahua United States: Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas ✓
Mexico: Chiapas, Coahuila, Sonora and Tamaulipas United States: California, Colorado, Nevada and Oklahoma ✓
Mexico: Oaxaca, Guerrero, Sinaloa and Durango United States: New York, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota ✓
15. What is the most predominant language in Texas, other than English?
France ✓
Spanish ✓
German ✓
Japanese ✓
16. What is the most popular musical genre in Texas, and even that genre has a strong presence in the state, being influenced by rural roots and cultural heritage?
Reggaeton ✓
Electronics ✓
Country ✓
Pop ✓
17. What is the most popular dish and consumed by Tex-Mex gastronomy, which is a gastronomy that combines Texan culture with Mexican culture?
Chili con carne ✓
Fajita ✓
Fried chicken ✓
Taco Bell ✓
18. Who was the president of the United States who was killed by a firearm while participating in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas?
Franklin. Roosevelt ✓
Richard Nixon ✓
John F. Kennedy ✓
Harry. Truman ✓
19. Year in which black gold "oil" was discovered in Texas marking the beginning of the impact, economic and population growth of Texas.
1900 ✓
1901 ✓
1902 ✓
1903 ✓
20. Which of these companies is originally from Texas?
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21. The United States has had two Texan presidents throughout history, you can mention who they are.
Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan ✓
Lyndon B. Johnson and Dwight Eisenhower ✓
Bill Clinton and George Bush ✓
Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford ✓
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