Spanish Missions of Texas Task Cards

What religion were the missions built to spread?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Catholicism

Who were the Europeans trying to spread their religion to?

• Native Americans

• Explorers

• Conquistadors

• Friars

Who did most of the work in a mission?

• Catholic priests

• Native Americans

• Cowboys

• Explorers

Missions were built along rivers.

• True

• False

What mission was commonly known as the Alamo?

• San Juan Capistrano

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Francisco de la Espada

• San Jose y Miguel

About how many missions were in Texas?

• 100

• 5

• 35

• 55

Missions were self-sustaining communities.

• True

• False

Many missions were moved from their original locations.

• True

• False

Which San Antonio mission is the most southern?

• San Juan Capistrano

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Francisco de la Espada

• San Jose y San Miguel

Which San Antonio mission was the first built?

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Juan Capistrano

• San Francisco de la Espada

• San Jose y San Miguel