Quiz on the Alamo

What was the Alamo originally used for?

• A) A fortress

• B) A mission

• C) A school

• D) A government building

What does the word "alamo" mean in Spanish?

• A) Fortress

• B) Mission

• C) Cottonwood

• D) Battle

Who was in charge of the mission during the battle of the Alamo?

• A) Santa Anna

• B) Jim Bowie

• C) William Travis

• D) David Crockett

How many men did Santa Anna's army consist of when they reached the Alamo?

• A) 600

• B) 6,000

• C) 60,000

• D) 600,000

What was the main reason the Texians were almost out of supplies during the siege of the Alamo?

• A) They were poorly prepared

• B) The Mexican army had cut off their supply lines

• C) The walls of the Alamo were falling apart

• D) A large group of men did not come to help

How long did the assault on the Alamo last?

• About 90 minutes

• More than 2 hours

• Less than 30 minutes

• Several days

Approximately how many Mexicans were dead after the victory at the Alamo?

• Around 600

• About 100

• Nearly 800

• Over 1000

What happened to the men who survived the battle of the Alamo?

• They were released

• They were executed

• They joined Santa Anna's army

• They escaped

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The Texians were defeated

• Santa Anna was defeated

• The battle was inconclusive

• Santa Anna won decisively

What is the Alamo known as today?

• A battleground

• A historic site

• A museum

• A fortress