Unit 2 Test Review: Age of Contact & Spanish Colonial

Which Spanish Conquistador became the first European to see Texas when he mapped the Texas coast in 1519?

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Estevanico

• Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

What explorer is most likely to have stated the above quote?

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Estevanico

• Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

True or False: Spain eventually won the battle over Texas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which two European countries were fighting for control of Texas?

• Spain and Germany

• Germany and France

• Spain and France

• France and Mexico

During which era did these events take place?

• Natural Texas and Its People

• Spanish Colonial

• Age of Contact

• Revolution and Republic

What countries best complete the diagram above?

• (1) Spain, (2) France

• (1) Germany, (2) Spain

• (1) Spain, (2) England

• (1) France, (2) Spain

What reaction did Spain have to La Salle’s attempt to colonize Texas?

• Spain ended their mission

• Spain renewed their mission

• Spain refused to support the existing missions

• Spain used Native Texans to defend the coast against the returning French

Texas is home to people from various ethnic backgrounds. Which items from the list above demonstrate the Hispanic influence on Texas? 

Select TWO correct answers.

• Dia de los Muertos

• American Football

• Spanish Language

• Sausage and sauerkraut

• Gumbo and beignets

Which era of Texas history is being described in the passage above?

• Age of Contact

• Natural Texas and Its People

• Spanish Colonial

• Early Statehood

What were the main purposes of creating Spanish missions?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Building agricultural settlements and creating new towns

• Forming alliances with Native Americans for trade

• Forming a barrier to combat French exploration

• Converting Native Americans to Catholicism and creating loyal subjects to Spain

• Extracting silver and gold through mining towns