Quiz on St. Augustine History

Where is St. Augustine located?

• In northwest Florida

• In northeast Florida

• In southwest Florida

• In southeast Florida

Which religion was an important feature of Spanish life?

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Hindu

• Buddhist

The British attacked and failed to take over which fort and instead burned the town of St. Augustine to the ground?

• Fort Mose

• Fort Matanzas

• Castillo de San Marcos

• Fort Caroline

Which fort was the first free settlement for runaway slaves?

• Fort Matanzas

• Fort Caroline

• Fort Mose

• Castillo de San Marcos

Who did the Spanish have to defeat to start their colony?

• The British

• The Dutch

• The French

• The Portuguese

Why did very few people in St. Augustine live a long life?

• Lack of food

• Contagious diseases, lack of medicine and mothers dying during childbirth.

• Frequent wars

• Harsh weather

What material did men use to build homes in St. Augustine?

• Brick and mortar

• Stone and clay

• Wooden boards and tabby

• Steel and concrete

What was required for soldiers to be in the Spanish Army?

• Must be over 6 feet tall

• Must have 4 front teeth

• Must be able to read and write

• Must own land

Most of the houses in St. Augustine were small with

• Large gardens

• Multiple stories

• One or two bedrooms with only one bed

• Basements

What was built around the town of St. Augustine after the attack by the British in 1702.

• A moat

• A wall

• A fence

• A trench