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History of the American San Antonio River Valley

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Native American tribe was the first to settle in the San Antonio River Valley?

  1. Coahuiltecan
  2. Karankawa
  3. Tonkawa
  4. Apache
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Spanish mission that was established in the San Antonio River Valley in 1718?

  1. Mission San Antonio de Valero
  2. Mission San Jose
  3. Mission Concepcion
  4. Mission San Juan Capistrano
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which battle took place at the Alamo in 1836?

  1. Battle of the Alamo
  2. Battle of San Jacinto
  3. Battle of Gonzales
  4. Battle of Mier
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first mayor of San Antonio?

  1. Edward Dwyer
  2. John W. Smith
  3. Antonio Navarro
  4. Francis Lubbock
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the river that flows through the San Antonio River Valley?

  1. San Antonio River
  2. Guadalupe River
  3. Colorado River
  4. Brazos River
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which city is located at the headwaters of the San Antonio River?

  1. San Antonio
  2. Austin
  3. Houston
  4. Dallas
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the dam that was built on the San Antonio River in 1928?

  1. Olmos Dam
  2. San Antonio Dam
  3. Mission Dam
  4. Medina Dam
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which park is located along the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio?

  1. Alamo Plaza
  2. River Walk
  3. Brackenridge Park
  4. Hemisfair Park
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the annual festival that is held in San Antonio to celebrate the San Antonio River?

  1. San Antonio River Festival
  2. Fiesta San Antonio
  3. Alamo Bowl
  4. Stock Show & Rodeo
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which university is located on the banks of the San Antonio River?

  1. University of Texas at San Antonio
  2. Trinity University
  3. St. Mary's University
  4. Our Lady of the Lake University
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the historic district that is located along the San Antonio River in San Antonio?

  1. King William Historic District
  2. Lavaca Historic District
  3. Pearl Historic District
  4. Southtown Historic District
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which museum is located on the banks of the San Antonio River in San Antonio?

  1. San Antonio Museum of Art
  2. Witte Museum
  3. McNay Art Museum
  4. Briscoe Western Art Museum
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the performing arts center that is located on the banks of the San Antonio River in San Antonio?

  1. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
  2. Majestic Theatre
  3. Alamo Theatre
  4. Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which bridge crosses the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio?

  1. Houston Street Bridge
  2. Commerce Street Bridge
  3. Navarro Street Bridge
  4. St. Mary's Street Bridge
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the annual boat race that is held on the San Antonio River?

  1. San Antonio River Regatta
  2. Head of the River Regatta
  3. San Antonio River Challenge
  4. San Antonio River Paddle Battle
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