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Worksheets7.3.1 Spanish Colonial Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following depicts an example of Spanish influence on place names in Texas?
Bryan
Houston
Hearne
San Antonio
Which of the following are the purposes of the mission-presidio system in Texas? (Choose three)
To keep the French in Louisiana and out of Texas
To make Native Americans loyal Spanish subjects
To convert the Native Americans of Texas to Christianity
To keep the Native Americans out of Texas
Which era is described by the list above?
Spanish Colonial Era
French War Era
Native American Era
Texas Revolution Era
In what year was San Antonio founded?
1834
1718
1738
1815
What was the road that connected East Texas missions back to the Rio Grande missions?
Highway 6
El Camino Real
Laredo Real
Oregon Trail
Which two countries had conflicting claims in Texas?
Spain and France
France and Germany
Spain and Mexico
England and Germany
Which word best completes the excerpt?
Mission
Colony
Legacy
Settlement
Why might presidios be located near missions?
Presidios were built alongside missions so that soldiers could attend church
Missions needed the help of soldiers to cultivate crops
Presidios were located near missions to provide protection from Native American raids and the French
The Franciscans (Catholic Friars) used the presidios to store extra supplies
All of these were reasons for the closing of the missions EXCEPT:
Spread of diseases
Lack of food and supplies
Native American fighting back (raids)
The priests and friars went searching for gold
Which of the following correctly identifies a home for friars and some American Indians?
Mission
Presidio
Pueblo
Rancho
The Spanish legacy in Texas includes all of the following EXCEPT-
English language
Catholic religion
Spanish names for cities, towns, and rivers
Laws and traditions
Who was Fray Damian Massanet?
American Indian who rebelled against the Spanish
Founder of the first Spanish mission in East Texas
Comanche leader who encouraged his people to convert to Catholicism
The founder of Houston, Texas
Which European country used the method of settlement shown in the map above?
France
Spain
Portugal
England
In which region of Texas are most missions and presidios located and why?
North Central Plains; the Indians who lived there were most anxious to become Catholic.
Mountains and Basins; there is lots of dry soil to build adobe-like houses.
Gulf Coastal; there are many sources of water for drinking and irrigation of crops.
Edwards Plateau; there are many hills here for terracing crops.
What was the purpose of these religious settlements?
To convert American Indians and claim territory for Spain
To provide crops for the English colonies
To provide defense against Spain
To claim territory for France
What would be the best title for the box above?
Factors leading to more Spanish Settlements
Factors contributing to the Failure of French Settlements
Factors leading to the Growth of Missions
Factors contributing to the Failure of Missions
Which of the following is an example of Spanish influence on the architecture of Texas?
