la Relacion Quiz

Upon first landing on the island, what led the Spaniards to believe this was a country of Christians?

• They found a bible and cross
• They saw a church steeple on the horizon
• The ground had been trampled by cattle
• They found a field of recently trampled corn

What did the Spaniards try to do after they received food and supplies from the Karankawas?

• travel to the Karankawas' village
• send Lope de Oviedo to scout the area
• leave the island in their barge
• communicate the thanks using signs

When the Native Americans saw the two drowned Spaniards, they felt…

• sad
• hostile
• confused
• helpless

What healing method did Cabeza de Vaca and his men use on the sick Karankawas?

• Passing a pebble along the sick person’s stomach
• Laying hands and blowing on the sick person
• Blessing the sick person and reciting prayers
• All of the above

Which action shows that religious faith is part of the author’s historical context?

• Building large fires on the island
• Using signs to talk to the Karankawas
• Breathing on the sick to heal them
• Reciting a Pater noster and an Ave Maria

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