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7.3.1 Spanish Colonial Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following depicts an example of Spanish influence on place names in Texas?

a)

Bryan

b)

Houston

c)

Hearne

d)

San Antonio

2.

Which of the following are the purposes of the mission-presidio system in Texas? (Choose three)

a)

To keep the French in Louisiana and out of Texas

b)

To make Native Americans loyal Spanish subjects

c)

To convert the Native Americans of Texas to Christianity

d)

To keep the Native Americans out of Texas

3.

Which era is described by the list above?

a)

Spanish Colonial Era

b)

French War Era

c)

Native American Era

d)

Texas Revolution Era

4.

In what year was San Antonio founded?

a)

1834

b)

1718

c)

1738

d)

1815

5.

What was the road that connected East Texas missions back to the Rio Grande missions?

a)

Highway 6

b)

El Camino Real

c)

Laredo Real

d)

Oregon Trail

6.

Which two countries had conflicting claims in Texas?

a)

Spain and France

b)

France and Germany

c)

Spain and Mexico

d)

England and Germany

7.

Which word best completes the excerpt?

a)

Mission

b)

Colony

c)

Legacy

d)

Settlement

8.

Why might presidios be located near missions?

a)

Presidios were built alongside missions so that soldiers could attend church

b)

Missions needed the help of soldiers to cultivate crops

c)

Presidios were located near missions to provide protection from Native American raids and the French

d)

The Franciscans (Catholic Friars) used the presidios to store extra supplies

9.

All of these were reasons for the closing of the missions EXCEPT:

a)

Spread of diseases

b)

Lack of food and supplies

c)

Native American fighting back (raids)

d)

The priests and friars went searching for gold

10.

Which of the following correctly identifies a home for friars and some American Indians?

a)

Mission

b)

Presidio

c)

Pueblo

d)

Rancho

11.

The Spanish legacy in Texas includes all of the following EXCEPT-

a)

English language

b)

Catholic religion

c)

Spanish names for cities, towns, and rivers

d)

Laws and traditions

12.

Who was Fray Damian Massanet?

a)

American Indian who rebelled against the Spanish

b)

Founder of the first Spanish mission in East Texas

c)

Comanche leader who encouraged his people to convert to Catholicism

d)

The founder of Houston, Texas

13.

Which European country used the method of settlement shown in the map above?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Portugal

d)

England

14.

In which region of Texas are most missions and presidios located and why?

a)

North Central Plains; the Indians who lived there were most anxious to become Catholic.

b)

Mountains and Basins; there is lots of dry soil to build adobe-like houses.

c)

Gulf Coastal; there are many sources of water for drinking and irrigation of crops.

d)

Edwards Plateau; there are many hills here for terracing crops.

15.

What was the purpose of these religious settlements?

a)

To convert American Indians and claim territory for Spain

b)

To provide crops for the English colonies

c)

To provide defense against Spain

d)

To claim territory for France

16.

What would be the best title for the box above?

a)

Factors leading to more Spanish Settlements

b)

Factors contributing to the Failure of French Settlements

c)

Factors leading to the Growth of Missions

d)

Factors contributing to the Failure of Missions

17.

Which of the following is an example of Spanish influence on the architecture of Texas?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.
The Spanish established missions, presidios, and towns in order to colonize Texas
a)
False
b)
True