Spanish Colonial Quiz

What were the Spanish missions in the Americas?

• Religious outposts established by the Catholic Church and the Spanish Empire to spread Christianity among the indigenous peoples.

• Educational institutions established by the Spanish to teach indigenous peoples.

• Trading posts established by Spanish merchants to facilitate commerce.

• Military fortresses built by the Spanish to protect their colonies.

Which country established the first Spanish mission in the Americas?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Which Spanish mission is known as the 'Queen of the Missions'?

• Mission San Juan Bautista

• Mission San Jose

• Mission San Juan Capistrano

• Mission San Francisco de Asís

Where were the majority of Spanish missions located in the Americas?

• California

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Florida

Who was the founder of the first Spanish mission in Texas?

• Fray Francisco Hidalgo

• Bartolomé de las Casas

• Hernán Cortés

• Juan de Oñate

Which Spanish mission in Texas is known as 'The Alamo'?

• Mission San Juan Capistrano

• Mission San Francisco de la Espada

• Mission San Antonio de Valero

• Mission Concepción

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans.

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans.

• To protect Native Americans from European settlers.

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish control over the region.

Which Spanish mission in Texas is the oldest unrestored stone church in the United States?

• Mission San Francisco de la Espada

• Mission San Juan Capistrano

• Mission Concepcion

• Mission San Jose

What was the impact of Spanish missions on Native American populations?

• Minimal

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

What was the role of Spanish soldiers in the Spanish missions?

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity.

• To provide medical care to the settlers.

• To protect the missions and settlers.

• To trade with Native American tribes.