Chapter 5 Vocabulary- Early Explorers of Texas

A Spanish soldier-explorer who sought personal riches and power, as well as wealth and glory for Spain, in the conquest of the Americas.

• Mission

• Friar

• Conquistador

• Viceroy

To provide the money for.

• Fund

• Mission

• Area

• Friar

A religious settlement.

• Presidio

• Friar

• Mission

• Area

A part of a larger place

• Mission

• Presidio

• Viceroy

• Area

Shrewd, crafty

• Astute

• Wise

• Challenging

• Difficult

To attack or injure

• Astute

• Parapet

• Offend

• Viceroy

An open space in a shelter through which fighters can shoot.

• Parapet

• Loophole

• Viceroy

• Mission

A Native American dwelling.

• Parapet

• Lodge

• Mission

• Viceroy

A low wall or earthen mound at the top of a trench for protection.

• Parapet

• Mission

• Province

• Privateer

An official who rules in the name of the king and queen.

• Mission

• Friar

• Conquistador

• Viceroy