Spanish Missions 4th Grade Texas History

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

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

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

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

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

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

What were the vaqueros?

• Spanish officers in the Spanish army.
• Spanish cowboys who developed roping and branding skills.
• Native American chiefs

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