Spanish Colonial Era

The european country of Spain was active in exploring and claiming part of Texas. What OTHER European country landed in Texas in 1685 and directly led to Spain changing its level of intrest in Texas?

• England

• Italy

• France

• Germany

What was the name of the explorer who shipwrecked near Matagorda Bay in 1685?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• La Salle

• Coronado

• Pineda

Which group below did not play a major role during the spanish colonial era?

• Catholic Friars

• Native Americans

• Spanish Soldiers

• Fur Traders

What was the purpose of the presidios built in Texas?

• to convert local natives to Spanish culture and relgion

• to establish Spain's control over the seven cities of gold

• to protect the Spanish settlements in Texas

• none of these answers are correct

What was the purpose of the missions built in Texas?

• to convert local natives to the Spanish culture and religion

• to establish Spain's control over the seven cities of gold

• to protect the Spanish settlements in Texas

• None of these answers are correct

What was the name of the first mission built in Texas?

• Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• San Fransico de los Tejas

• San Antonio de Valero

• Santa Cruz de San Saba

What is a native american word meaning "friend?" (Hint: it is in the Caddo language)

• Mission

• Friar

• Presidio

• Tejas

What is the name of the first mission built in East Texas?

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• Corpus Christi de las Ysleta

• Nuestra Senora de la Soledad

• Santa Clara de Asis

What is the name of the first capital of Texas?

• Austin

• Dallas

• Los Adaes

• San Antonio

In what year did Spain establish the settlement of San Antonio?

• 1519

• 1685

• 1718

• 1803