WorksheetsSpanish Colonial Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Spanish Expansion failed due to...
a)
Disease and Illness
b)
Attacks by Native Tribes
c)
Refusal to adopt mission life
d)
All the above
2.
What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?
a)
It was the main tool Spain used for colonizing Texas
b)
It was the main tool France used for colonizing Texas
c)
It was used to protect French settlements in Texas
d)
It was used to protect Spanish settlements in Texas
3.
Catholic missions are built, conflict between natives and Europeans, and Presidios and civil settlements are established... are all descriptions of what Era?
a)
Age of Contact
b)
Revolution and Republic
c)
Mexican National
d)
Spanish Colonial
4.
Which of the following is false about Jose de Escandon?
a)
He brought Spanish settlers into Texas
b)
Established 15 missions between the Rio Grande and the Nueces Rivers
c)
Led the effort to expand Spanish control in South Texas
d)
They are all true
5.
Events are in order
1. Europeans were mainly Catholic
2. Europeans explore the New World
3. ?
1. Europeans were mainly Catholic
2. Europeans explore the New World
3. ?
a)
Europeans establish the empresario system in Texas.
b)
Europeans establish a barter system in Texas
c)
Europeans establish the mission system in Texas.
d)
Europeans establish an irrigation system in Texas
6.
Which conclusion can be made about the location of missions in Texas?
a)
Most missions were located along the Gulf Coast near natural harbors
b)
Most missions were located in the Great Plains region of Texas
c)
Most missions were located in the Mountain and Basins region of Texas
d)
Most missions were located near an available supply of water
7.
Father Damian Massenet, Father Francisco Hidalgo, Father Antonio Margil de Jesus are all...
a)
Spanish Explorers
b)
French Explorers
c)
Spanish Missionaries
d)
French Missionaries
8.
The Spanish established missions, presidios, and towns in order to colonize Texas
a)
False
b)
True
9.
What did the Spanish do in an attempt to control Texas?
a)
A.Force all the Native Americans out of Texas
b)
A.The establishment of mission San Francisco de los Tejas
c)
A.Convince the French to sign a peace treaty
d)
A.Share part of Texas with the French and the Native Americans
10.
What was the result of Father Hidalgo’s letter to the French?
a)
Increased suspicion from the Spanish about the French claiming land in Texas
b)
Created a strong alliance between the French and Spanish government
c)
Allowed the Spanish and French Catholic priests to share religious ideas
d)
Led to the success of a French and Spanish mission system
11.
Which statement is true?
a)
Each mission was established by itself to avoid threatening the natives
b)
Missions were established along the coastline for ease of delivery of supplies
c)
The Spanish chose to establish the missions near rivers
d)
The Spanish wanted to establish a mission in each region of Texas
12.
Father Damian Massanet founded the first Spanish mission in Texas, which was...
a)
Mission San Jose
b)
Mission San Juan Bautista
c)
Mission San Francisco de los Tejas
d)
Mission Espada
13.
Which Era is this test over?
a)
Spanish Colonization
b)
Republic Period
c)
Anglo Settlement
d)
European Exploration
14.
What contributed to the success of the missions established by José de Escandón?
a)
The destruction of Fort St. Louis
b)
The Native Americans will be more likely to attack the French
c)
The success of the missions led to Spain’s loss of power
d)
The establishment of missions along the Rio Grande and Nueces River
15.
Which group of cities below best reflects Spanish influence on place names?
a)
Lufkin, Wichita-Falls, Victoria
b)
Fort Worth, Plainview, Sherman
c)
Amarillo, El Paso, San Antonio
d)
Beaumont, Brownwood, McAllen
16.
In 1682, the Spaniards established the first Texas mission, Corpus Christi de la Yselta, near present-day El Paso. What was the purpose of this mission?
a)
To provide military protection
b)
To increase opportunities for farming
c)
To provide medical care for Spanish settlers
d)
To spread Christianity to Native Texans
17.
What was the purpose of the Spanish presidios?
a)
To teach natives the Spanish language
b)
To provide protection to the missions
c)
To serve as the colonial capital
d)
To provide food and shelter for settlers
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