Day 2 Quiz (Spanish Colonization)

Who was Francisco Hidalgo?

• A Portuguese explorer who discovered Texas.

• A Native American chief who resisted Spanish colonization in Texas.

• A French trader who established the first settlement in Texas.

• A Spanish priest who played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of Texas.

What impact did disease have on the native population?

• Complete eradication of the native population.

• Minimal impact on the native population.

• Increase in the native population.

• Significant decline in population

Which country established French missions in Texas?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Mexico

Who was Alvarez de Pineda?

• Portuguese sailor and navigator.

• French explorer and colonizer.

• Italian merchant and diplomat.

• Spanish explorer and cartographer

Which bay did Alvarez de Pineda explore?

• Bay of Campeche

• Bay of Biscay

• Bay of Bengal

• Bay of Fundy

What religion did the French missions promote?

• Catholicism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Protestantism

Who was Cabeza de Vaca?

• Portuguese navigator

• French conqueror

• Italian cartographer

• Spanish explorer

Which city did Cabeza de Vaca eventually reach?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Brazil

• Argentina

Which empire did Spain belong to during this time?

• Spanish Empire

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was the primary goal of the French missions?

• To promote trade and commerce.

• To establish military bases.

• To spread Catholicism.

• To establish schools and hospitals.