Quiz #4 - The First Missions

What was the primary purpose of the first missions in Texas?

• To establish trade routes

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To explore new territories

• To build military forts

What is a presidio?

• A type of Spanish ship

• A religious ceremony

• A fortified military settlement

• A council meeting

Who was Damian Massanet?

• A Spanish explorer

• A Native American leader

• A French trader

• A Spanish friar

Which mission is considered the first Spanish mission in East Texas?

• San Juan Bautista

• San Francisco del los Tejas

• Alamo

• San Antonio de Valero

What role did Francisco Hidalgo play in the missions of Texas?

• He was a military leader

• He was a Spanish governor

• He was a friar who advocated for missions

• He was a Native American guide

Where was the mission San Juan Bautista located?

• Near the Rio Grande

• In the Texas Panhandle

• On the Gulf Coast

• In the Texas Hill Country

What was the relationship between missions and presidios in Texas?

• Missions were built to protect presidios

• Presidios were built to protect missions

• They were unrelated

• Presidios were religious centers

Which of the following was a challenge faced by the early missions in Texas?

• Lack of interest from the Spanish government

• Hostility from Native American tribes

• Frequent earthquakes

• Competition from French traders