Studies Weekly Week 10 Assessment

What was NOT one of the major motivations for Spanish exploration and colonization of Texas?

• gains

• God

• glory

• gold

 _______________ were religious figures who wanted to convert others to their religion.

• Conquistadors

• Emprasarios

• Explorers

• Missionaries

In 1687, Spanish explorer ________ was given the task of finding the French settlement established by La Salle and creating a settlement in Texas to prevent French exploration of the area.

• Alonso de Leon

• Antonio de Espejo

• Juan de Onate

• Panfilo Narvaez

How many missions did the Spanish build in Texas?

• 4

• 12

• 20

• 26

What is the oldest mission in Texas?

• Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Socorro

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• San Antonio del Valero

• Nuestra Señora del Refugio

What mission is also known as the Alamo?

• Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Socorro

• San Francisco de los Tejas

• San Antonio del Valero

• Nuestra Señora del Refugio

Which of the following was NOT one of the main activities that people engaged in at the missions?

• education

• oil production

• religious activities

• work

What was the most important crop grown at the missions?

• beans

• corn

• melons

• wheat

Why were the missions surrounded by four large stone walls?

• to keep people in the missions

• to prevent flooding

• to prevent storm damage

• to protect the settlers

________ were settlements created for Spanish settlers who were not soldiers, priests, or missionaries.

• Missions

• Presidios

• Pueblos

• Ranchos