Test Review Part 1

Who was the Spanish explorer who mapped the coastline of Texas in 1519?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernando de Soto

• Pineda

• Cibola

Which Spanish explorer was shipwrecked and captured by the Karankawas, becoming the first European in Texas?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernando de Soto

• Pineda

• Cibola

Who was the first European in East Texas?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernando de Soto

• Pineda

• Cibola

What is the Cibola legend?

• The mythical “Seven Cities of Gold” that were never found by explorers.

• Priests who ran the daily Catholic prayer times, and worked to convert the Natives.

• Missions (Catholic church communities) were established by Spain in order to colonize the land of Texas, and claim more land than France.

• Crowded, poor living conditions and disease and death.

What was the role of Spanish Friars in Texas?

• The mythical “Seven Cities of Gold” that were never found by explorers.

• Priests who ran the daily Catholic prayer times, and worked to convert the Natives.

• Missions (Catholic church communities) were established by Spain in order to colonize the land of Texas, and claim more land than France.

• Crowded, poor living conditions and disease and death.

What was the purpose of establishing missions in Texas?

• The mythical “Seven Cities of Gold” that were never found by explorers.

• Priests who ran the daily Catholic prayer times, and worked to convert the Natives.

• Missions (Catholic church communities) were established by Spain in order to colonize the land of Texas, and claim more land than France.

• Crowded, poor living conditions and disease and death.

What were some negative effects of the missions in Texas?

• The mythical “Seven Cities of Gold” that were never found by explorers.

• Priests who ran the daily Catholic prayer times, and worked to convert the Natives.

• Missions (Catholic church communities) were established by Spain in order to colonize the land of Texas, and claim more land than France.

• Crowded, poor living conditions and disease and death.

Who were the most influential missionaries in Texas?

• Fray Damián Massanet, José de Escandón, Antonio Margil de Jesús, Francisco Hidalgo

• Cabeza de Vaca, Hernando de Soto, Pineda, Cibola

• Spanish Friars, Empresarios, Stephen F Austin, Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Mexican War of Independence, Mexican Constitution of 1824, New Rights, Empresarios

What were some reasons for the failure of missions in Texas?

• Buildings needed fixing, Natives attacked/raided the missions, Lack of people & supplies

• Cabeza de Vaca, Hernando de Soto, Pineda, Cibola

• Spanish Friars, Empresarios, Stephen F Austin, Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Mexican War of Independence, Mexican Constitution of 1824, New Rights, Empresarios

What were some lasting influences of Spain in Texas?

• Language: names of towns, streets, people, etc., Culture: food, music, celebrations, culture, etc.

• Cabeza de Vaca, Hernando de Soto, Pineda, Cibola

• Spanish Friars, Empresarios, Stephen F Austin, Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• Mexican War of Independence, Mexican Constitution of 1824, New Rights, Empresarios