Spanish Colonial Vocabulary Lesson

Multiple Choice

The following characteristics describe what Texas era?

-Spanish colonization of Texas

-Spread of the Catholic religion

-Increased Spanish population in Texas

• Spanish Colonial Era
• Natural Texas and Its People

• American Civil War
• Texas Revolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a presidio in Spanish colonial times?

• To protect missions and settlers

• To serve as a place of worship

• To grow crops for the community

• To convert Natives to Christianity

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a mission in Spanish colonial Texas? (Choose 3)

• A religious settlement

• Built to convert Native people to Christianity

• A military fort for soldiers

• A place to teach Spanish ways

Fill in the Blank

A ___ is a place where people start a new community.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a ranch (rancheros) in Spanish Texas?

• A place for religious ceremonies

• A large farm used for raising animals like cattle and sheep

• A school for Native Texans

• A government building

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a synonym (same) for 'friar'?

• Cowboy

• Priest

• Farmer

• Merchant

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of a contribution? (Choose 3)

• Donating food to a shelter

• Helping a friend with homework

• Taking something away from a group

• Volunteering at a community event

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what it means to convert someone’s beliefs?

• To change a person’s beliefs, especially their religion

• To travel to a new country

• To build a new house

• To learn a new language

Multiple Choice

Which religion did many Spanish settlers want to spread in Texas?

• Catholicism

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Fill in the Blank

What religion was common among Spanish settlers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are parts of a group’s culture?

• Beliefs

• Customs

• Arts

• All of the above