Spanish Missions 4th Grade Texas History

Spanish Missions 4th Grade Texas History

4th Grade

8 Qs

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Spanish Missions 4th Grade Texas History

Spanish Missions 4th Grade Texas History

Assessment

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History

4th Grade

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Priscilla Shaner

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What was the main purpose of a mission?
to train the Native Americans to fight in a war
to teach the Catholic religion to the Native Americans
to feed and clothe the Native Americans
to learn about plants and animals from the Native Americans

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Why was José de Escandón so important?
He was in charge of the Spanish army that built forts near the Spanish missions
He was the one who brought harps, violins, and guitars to Texas.
He was considered the father of the lower Rio Grande Valley and he helped settle the Spanish color in Southern Texas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was a villa?
Another word for a Spanish Mission
A fort where soldiers were located to protect the missions
The name of the Spanish religion being taught to the Native Americans
A town near a mission that brought culture, life, and enjoyment to those who settled in and near it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the purpose of a presidio?
To protect the mission from enemies 
To teach the Catholic religion to Native Americans
To train soldiers to fight in a war
It was a town that people near a mission could settle in

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some cultural aspects that the American Indians taught the Spanish when they settled?
They taught the Catholic religion to the Spanish
They had a knowledge of native plants and animals
They brought guitars, violins, and the harp
They had cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some cultural elements that the Spanish brought to the Native Americans?
They knew how to play the flutes and drums
They had knowledge of the native plants and animals
They brought fruits and veggies such as: Lettuce, grapes, apples, and oranges

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were the vaqueros?
Spanish officers in the Spanish army.
Spanish cowboys who developed roping and branding skills.
Native American chiefs

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a quinceañera?
The Day of the Dead celebration
A festival where people of different cultures share aspects of their culture
A birthday celebration of a 15 year old boy
A birthday celebration of a 15 year old girl