Spanish Colonial Era Quiz

Which of the following is a major contribution of Antonio Margil de Jesus?

• Successfully converted Comanches to Christianity

• Built missions along the Rio Grande.

• Pushed for Mexican independence.

• Established missions in both East Texas and near San Antonio

The mission system includes missions, presidios, and ______?

• factories

• schools

• ports

• ranches

Which of the following statements is an example of Spanish influence on Texas?

• The Mission Espada in San Antonio still hosts catholic services on Sundays

• The Coastal Plains receives the most rainfall of any Texas region.

• The city of Waco is named after a Southeastern tribe.

• The capital of Texas is Austin

Which of the following happened during Fray Damian Massanet’s time in East Texas?

• Caddo Indians turned hostile towards the San Antonio missions

• Drought and disease plagued the missions

• Expedition led to more missions being built in East Texas

• Spain realized the missions were a failure and stopped sending supplies

Amarillo, Quesadilla, and adobe are all examples of -?

• French influence

• Spanish influence

• Anglo influence

• Native American influence