Quiz On Texas
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- 1.
Who preceded Rick Perry as governor of Texas?
- A.
Mark White
- B.
Ann Richards
- C.
George W. Bush
- D.
Bill Clements
Correct Answer
C. George W. Bush -
- 2.
Why did Lt. Gov. Rick Perry finish the gubernatorial term of George W. Bush?
- A.
Bush took an early retirement
- B.
Bush wanted to focus on the oil business
- C.
Bush took an early retirement
- D.
Bush left to run for president
Correct Answer
D. Bush left to run for president -
- 3.
Who was the 34th President of the United States, born in Denison, Texas on October 14, 1890?
- A.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- B.
Lyndon Baines Johnson
- C.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- D.
Richard Nixon
Correct Answer
C. Dwight D. Eisenhower -
- 4.
Which U.S. President was born near Johnson City, Texas on August 27, 1908?
- A.
William Henry Harrison
- B.
Lyndon Baines Johnson
- C.
William Clinton
- D.
Gerald Ford
Correct Answer
B. Lyndon Baines Johnson -
- 5.
What color was the star first used on Texas flags in the 1830's?
- A.
Red
- B.
White
- C.
Yellow
- D.
Blue
Correct Answer
B. White -
- 6.
The first casualties in tensions between Texas and Mexico occurred at what 1832 battle?
- A.
Battle of Little Big Horn
- B.
Battle of Biscayne Bay
- C.
Battle of Tijuana
- D.
Battle of Velasco
Correct Answer
D. Battle of Velasco -
- 7.
What Texas city lies on the north bank of the Rio Grande River, across from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico?
- A.
Houston
- B.
El Paso
- C.
Weekiwachee
- D.
San Jacinto
Correct Answer
B. El Paso -
- 8.
What Texas outlaw was arrested with his brother for possession of stolen turkeys?
- A.
Billy the Kid
- B.
Clyde Barrow
- C.
Sam Bass
- D.
Sam Spade
Correct Answer
B. Clyde Barrow -
- 9.
Under which Texas governor was Rick Perry Lieutenant Governor?
- A.
Dolph Briscoe
- B.
George W. Bush
- C.
Bill Clements
- D.
Ann Richards
Correct Answer
B. George W. Bush -
- 10.
Why did George W. Bush resign his position as governor of Texas in December 2000?
- A.
To be President of the United States
- B.
To start a business
- C.
To travel
- D.
To campaign for a Senate seat
Correct Answer
A. To be President of the United States -
- 11.
Who did the Democrats run against incumbent Rick Perry in the 2010 Texas gubernatorial election?
- A.
Kathi Glass
- B.
Bill White
- C.
Dave Dewhurst
- D.
Deb Shafto
Correct Answer
B. Bill White -
- 12.
Where is NASA's Mission Control Center located?
- A.
San Antonio
- B.
Dallas
- C.
Austin
- D.
Houston
Correct Answer
D. Houston -
- 13.
What is the width-to-length ratio of the Texas flag?
- A.
2:03
- B.
2:06
- C.
4:07
- D.
1:03
Correct Answer
A. 2:03 -
- 14.
What color is the lower stripe on the Texas state flag?
- A.
Red
- B.
White
- C.
Blue
- D.
Black
Correct Answer
A. Red -
- 15.
According to a 1948 article in "Frontier Times", the 5 points of the Texas lone star represent what?
- A.
Good Citizen Characteristics
- B.
Barbed Wire
- C.
5 Major Texas Cities
- D.
Horns on Cattle
Correct Answer
A. Good Citizen Characteristics -
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