Student Name _______________________________________________________________________________
7th Grade Social Studies
1st Six Weeks Assessment
LAMAR CISD
Revised August 13, 2013
Use your knowledge of social studies and the graph below to answer
questions number 1 and 2.
1. Read the descriptions below. Which statement most accurately reflects the graph?
A
B
C
D
The 19th century saw a rapid and enormous increase in population.
The 20th century saw a small but steady increase in population.
When compared, the last half of the 20th century had a larger increase than the
last half of the 19th century.
Most decades of the 20th century saw a slight decline in population.
2. Using the graph above, approximately how much did the population of Texas
change between 1950 and 2000?
F
G
H
J
16
22
10
12
million
million
million
million
3. There are many areas in Texas that have developed into major metropolitan areas
like Dallas, Houston and Austin. What human factors led to the development of these
major metropolitan areas?
A
B
C
D
The availability of jobs.
Forested areas that provide natural resources.
Improvements in farming techniques.
Their location close to the Gulf of Mexico.
4. Monica is completing a research project comparing the regions of Texas for her
History class. She is looking at comparing two regions: western and eastern Texas.
She wants to look at the following areas within each region: the physical features
(such as mountains, rivers, oceans and valleys etc.) and the type of people living in
each region. Monica is using the study of __________ to help her compare the two
regions.
F
G
H
J
topography
geography
astronomy
landform
5. Geographers make sense of areas of Texas by looking at different types of features
such as: climate, landforms, human characteristics, vegetation etc. When
geographers group areas together with common characteristics they classify them into
______________.
A
B
C
D
regions
landforms
climates
locations
6. Mikey the mountain climber is trying to climb to the Guadalupe Peak which is at the
top of the Guadalupe Mountains in the Mountains and Basins Region of Texas. As he
continues to climb higher above the surrounding desert what type of changes in
climate would he experience?
F
G
H
J
A dry sticky climate.
Cooler temperatures than in the lower elevations.
Strong hurricane force winds.
Lots of humidity and rain.
7. The Caddo tribe became expert farmers, employing crop rotation—
A
B
C
D
to more quickly dry the seeds.
which they learned from Spanish explorers.
to prevent the soil from wearing out.
to protect their large harvests from other Native Texans.
8. Due to the climate in southern Texas, how did the Coahuiltican tribe adapt to their
environment?
F
G
H
J
Grew a variety of crops.
Became hunter-gatherers to support themselves.
Built adobe houses to stay cool in the summer.
Made fine tools for hunting.
9. Much of the Spanish exploration in the Southwest occurred because—
A
B
C
D
the desert climate was a lot like parts of Spain.
Native Americans told the explorers of cities of gold in the area.
conquistadors like the opportunity to explore the large area.
there were so few Native Americans in the region.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
10. Which of the regions below would be considered the most industrious?
F
G
H
J
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
11. In which region would you find the highest elevations?
A
B
C
D
Region
Region
Region
Region
#1
#2
#3
#4
12. Which region in Texas receives the most annual rainfall?
F
G
H
J
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Use your knowledge of social studies and the chart below to answer the
question.
13. Which region has the greatest amount of agricultural industry?
A
B
C
D
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
14. Using the map above, and their geographic location, which tribe would most likely
eat fish, shellfish, turtles, and waterfowl?
F
G
H
J
Comanches
Karankawas
Jumanos
Kiowas
15. Which of the following would be considered a primary source if you wanted to
know about the Comanche way of life?
A
B
C
D
An encyclopedia entry about Comanche Indians.
An article depicting the life of a Comanche Chief.
A chapter from a text book looking into the eating habits of Comanche Indians.
A diary entry of a Comanche warrior.
16. How do physical factors such as climate, precipitation and landforms affect where
many of the early Texas colonists settled?
F
G
H
J
Many colonists settled in the Mountains and Basins region because the region is
close to a large body of water.
Colonists settled in the Coastal Plains Region because it had the highest
elevations in Texas.
Colonists settled in the North Central Plains because it has one of the longest
growing seasons and a warm climate.
Colonists settled in the Coastal Plains Region because it has good rainfall, a warm
climate and rich fertile soil.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
17. Which number on the map represents the region where Richmond, Texas is
located?
A
B
C
D
Number
Number
Number
Number
1
3
4
2
18. Colonists that came to settle Texas established settlements near rivers. Why
would this be important for a colonist?
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G
H
J
The soil close to a water source is usually fertile.
Rivers never flood.
Rivers provide a natural barrier from invasion.
Settlers could defend their land easier if located near a river.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the map below to answer the
question.
19. Based on the location of the Caddoe Indians, why were they able to build complex
societies?
A
B
C
D
The forests provided timber, which the people used to build permanent dwellings.
Rainfall was scarce in the Coastal Plains region.
The Coastal Plains had dry soil.
There was ample supply of fish.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the chart below to answer the
question.
Population for Some Native Texans
1690-1890
Native Group
Karankawa
Atakapan
Comanche
Kiowa
Caddo
Wichita
Lipan Apache
Estimate in 1690
2,000
3,500
10,000
2,300
8,000
4,200
1,500
1890 Census
0
9
1,598
1,140
536
358
66
20. From the time period of 1690 to 1890, what happens to the population of the
Native Texans?
F
G
H
J
It increases.
Population stays about the same.
It decreases.
The population increases and then decreases.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the quote below to answer the
question.
“Ten years ago the Plains Indians had an ample supply of food…. Now everything is
gone, and they are reduced to the condition of paupers, without food, shelter clothing
or any of those necessaries of life which came from the buffalo.”
 Colonel Richard Dodge, quoted in Buffalo Nation
21. According to Colonel Richard Dodge, what was the cause of the decline of the
Native Texans?
A
B
C
D
Buffalo were hunted almost to extinction.
The Texas Rangers destroyed their homes.
The Native Texans decided to move to reservations.
Native Texans did not rely on the buffalo.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the graph below to answer the
question.
European
explorers
encounter
Natives on
their
expeditions
European
explorers
brought with
them diseases
?
22. What effect did the European Explorers have on the Native Texans?
F
G
H
J
The Native Texan population began to increase and expand after they joined the
expeditions.
The Native Texans made peace with the explorers and gave them their land and
riches.
The European Explorers were afraid of the Natives and returned home to Europe.
The Native Texan population declined.
Use your knowledge of social studies and the chart below to answer the
question.
23. Why is the date 1519 significant?
A
B
C
D
Pineda was the first explorer to reach the Americas.
Pineda maps the coast line of Texas.
Columbus reaches the Americas.
Columbus explores and maps the Texas coast.
24. Why were France and Spain in a struggle to occupy Texas?
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G
H
J
Both countries wanted to possess the buffalo that they believed were in the area.
The Spaniards wanted to convert the Native Texans, but the French did not
Whichever nation controlled Texas would be the most powerful nation in Europe.
Each country wanted their settlements to be legal.
25. In 1718, an important mission and a town were established in Texas. Why was
this mission and town so important?
A
B
C
D
The mission on the San Saba river is attacked by the Comanche Indians.
Guadalupe de los Nacogdoches was the first mission and town founded in Texas.
San Antonio de Valero and San Antonio de Bexar become the most advanced and
fortified of all the towns and missions in Texas.
San Francisco de los Tejas and Dolores de los Tejas are the closest mission and
presidio located near the French trading post.