Texas History: Spanish Missions

What religion were missions built to spread?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Catholicism

Who did most of the work in a mission?

• Catholic priests

• Native Americans

• Cowboys

• Explorers

Who were the Europeans trying to spread their religion to?

• Native Americans

• Explorers

• Conquistadors

• Friars

True or False: Missions were built along rivers.

• True

• False

What mission is commonly known as the Alamo?

• San Juan Capistrano

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Francisco de la Espada

• San Jose y San Miguel

True or False: Missions were self-sustaining communities.

• True

• False

About how many missions were in Texas?

• 100

• 5

• 35

• 55

True or False: Many missions were moved from their original locations.

• True

• False

Which San Antonio mission is the most southern?

• San Juan Capistrano

• San Antonio de Valero

• San Francisco de la Espada

• San Jose y San Miguel

Which was not an individual found at a mission?

• Catholic priest

• Sheriff

• Spanish soldier

• Native American