Spanish Missions in Texas

Why were many missions in central Texas, including Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba, eventually abandoned and destroyed?

• A) They were damaged by natural disasters.

• B) Spanish settlers moved away from central Texas.

• C) Native Americans rejected Spanish religion and culture.

• D) The missions were relocated to east Texas.

What happened to Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba and other missions in central Texas?

• A) They were relocated to east Texas.

• B) They were damaged by natural disasters.

• C) They were abandoned and destroyed by the Comanche.

• D) They were converted into Spanish military outposts.

Which city did the presidio San Antonio de Bexar eventually become?

• A) Los Adaes

• B) Corpus Christi

• C) San Antonio

• D) El Paso

What was the mission San Antonio de Valero later nicknamed?

• A) The Alamo

• B) Santa Cruz

• C) San Saba

• D) Los Adaes

What does the word "tejas" mean in the language spoken by local Native Americans?

• A) River

• B) Friend

• C) Enemy

• D) Home

Why were the missions built in east Texas eventually abandoned?

• A) Due to attacks by Spanish settlers.

• B) Because of conflicts with European countries.

• C) Because the local Native Americans rejected Spanish religion and culture.

• D) To focus on missions in central Texas.

What was the first capital of Texas?

• A) San Antonio de Bexar

• B) Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

• C) Los Adaes

• D) San Francisco de los Tejas

When was the first Spanish mission established in Texas?

• A) 1682

• B) 1690

• C) 1718

• D) 1757

What renewed Spain's interest in building missions and presidios in Texas in the late 1600s?

• A) Attacks by Native American tribes

• B) French colonization

• C) Spanish settlers' migration

• D) Natural disasters

What was the primary goal of the Spanish missions in Texas?

• A) To establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

• B) To convert local Native Americans to the Spanish religion and culture.

• C) To mine for valuable resources in Texas.

• D) To establish Spanish colonies for settlers.