Daily life in Spanish Missions of Texas Q5

What were the primary goals of the mission system in Texas?

• To grow crops for survival

• To convert American Indians to Christianity

• To raise livestock for trade

• To provide education to settlers

What was the most important crop grown at the missions?

• Sugarcane

• Corn

• Cotton

• Beans

What did settlers in the missions use to make clothing?

• Cotton

• Melons

• Wool

• Iron

What were some common forms of entertainment during religious celebrations at the missions?

• Feasts and games

• Baptisms and marriages

• Horse racing and bull fighting

• Rodeos and horse racing

What did the large stone walls of the missions serve as?

• A place for religious services

• A source of fresh water

• A means of defense

• A cemetery

What were the buildings, homes, and offices of the missions encompassed by?

• Gardens

• Farmland

• Large stone walls

• Cotton and wool