WorksheetsUnit 4: Europeans in Texas
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
European countries that sent explorers to Texas
Spain and England
Spain and Portugal
Spain and France
France and England
Explored the Texas Panhandle looking for Cibola and Quivira, cities of gold.
Coronado
Cabeza de Vaca
Pineda
La Salle
exploration of the Texas coast in 1519?
to explore what is now Texas.
to explore and map what is now the
Texas coastline.
island near
present-day Galveston.
What is the purpose of a Spanish mission?
to convert the Spanish missionaries
to convert the Native Americans
Use as a military base
Spanish soldiers who sought out God, Glory, and Gold
Presidio
Viceroy
Explorers
The outpost built by La Salle in Texas was named...
Fort Cibola
Fort Quivira
Fort San Antonio
Religious communities established by Catholic missionaries from Spain.
Missions
Presidios
Ranchos
Haciendas
Who was part of the expedition that shipwrecked on the Gulf Coast near Galveston and was saved by the Karankawa tribe?
Cortes
Pineda
Cabeza de Vaca
Cabeza de Mesa
Which Spanish conquistador defeated the Aztec Empire in 1519?
Francisco Coronado
Hernando Cortes
Christopher Columbus
Cabeza de Vaca
According to the map Which is true about the establishment of towns?
Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River
Towns developed in the mountains and basins region of Texas
Towns were well established way before the missions and presidios
Towns tended to grow near the missions and presidios.
Why did Spain send conquistadors to the Americas?
for God, gold, and glory
Cabeza de Vaca became known as a great _______.
warrior
slave
healer
hunter
Why did the Spanish decide to settle in East Texas?
To keep the French out of Spanish territory
To keep the English out of Spanish territory
They had an alliance with the Karankawa
The Caddo tribe invited them to
Reasons for European exploration and conquest
Gold, Glory, and Goods
Gold, God, and Government
Gold, God, and Glory
Gold, God, and Germs
Who did Hernando Cortes defeat and conquer?
The Karankawa
The Aztecs
The Caddo
The Maya
What was the long-term impact of France's brief colony at Fort Saint Louis?
It left a French-speaking heritage in Texas.
It caused the Spanish to increase their settlement of Texas.
France controlled Texas for a long period of time.
France and Spain went to war for control of Texas.
What is a conquistador?
A Spanish cowboy
A king or queen
A soldier-explorer from Spain
A soldier-explorer from France
Which year was San Antonio founded?
1718
1776
1519
1836
Forts in Spanish Colonial America designed to protect missions from Native American attacks
Missions
Presidios
Haciendas
Ranchos
Missions were used by who to convert Native Americans?
French
Spanish
English
The Spanish wanted Native Americans to follow which religion?
All of the following are reasons Native Americans agreed to join missions except...
to join the military
to have a steady food supply
to have protection from enemies
the Spanish offered them gifts
Which physical feature most influenced where the missions and presidios were built?
Mountains
Rivers
Plateaus
Basins
Where were towns usually located by?
the mountains and basins region
Towns were already built long before missions and presidios
missions and presidios
Which is true about missions and presidios?
missions and presidios were built after towns were established
Missions and presidios helped establish towns
Missions and presidios hindered the growth of towns
Missions and presidios were more successful than towns
What is the purpose of a presidio?
To provide goods and services to the Spanish missions
To convert Native Americans in Texas
To protect the Spanish missions
Based on the map, which natural physical feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas?
mountains
rivers
cities
ranchos
Which of the following were negative impacts of Spanish missions on Native Americans? (Choose two)
Native cultures and languages were erased.
Native Americans were protected from enemies.
Food and shelter was available to Native Americans
Diseases such as influenza and smallpox killed many Native Americans.
Building Missions to convert Native Americans.
French method of colonization
Spanish method of colonization
English method of colonization
German method of colonization
Spanish priest who founded the most successful Spanish mission: San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo
Father Francisco Hidalgo
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Fray Damian Massanet
Antonio Margil de Jesus
Spanish for "the royal road," a route that connected Mexico City to the missions in East Texas
El Camino Real
Presidio
Trail of Tears
Silk Road
To convert Native Americans to Christianity (Catholicism) and make them loyal subjects to Spain.
Purpose of missions
Purpose of mercantilism
Purpose of presidios
Purpose of exploration
Native American resistance, lack of funding and supplies, diseases
Reasons for the failure of Texas missions
Reasons for the success of Texas missions
Reasons for the success of the 13 Colonies
Reasons for the success of Fort St. Louis
Religious communities established by Spanish Catholics
Ranchos
Presidios
Missions
Hacienda
I established the first Spanish mission in East Texas in the late 1600s. I later burned the mission down! Who am I?
Fray Damian Massanet
Antonio Margil de Jesus
Francisco Hidalgo
Why were missions built in Texas?
France built missions to convert the Native people in Texas to Christianity, specifically the Catholic religion.
France built missions to claim land for themselves.
Spain built missions to convert the Native people in Texas to Christianity, specifically the Catholic religion.
Spain built missions as a military base or fort to protect the Natives.
Read or examine the map. (Click the + sign to magnify the image).
What area or region was claimed by Spain?
Central part of present-day United States
Eastern part of present-day United States
Southern and Western part of present-day United States, Florida, Mexico and Central America
the Caribbean Islands
Read or examine the map. (Click the + sign to magnify the image).
What area or region was claimed by France?
Central part of present-day United States
Eastern part of present-day United States
Southern and Western part of present-day United States, Florida, Mexico and Central America
Caribbean Islands
Read or examine the map. (Click the + sign to magnify the image).
What area or region was claimed by Britain (England)?
Central part of present-day United States
Eastern part of present-day United States
Southern and Western part of present-day United States, Florida, Mexico and Central America
the Caribbean Islands
Which of the following was NOT a motivation of early European conquistadors and explorers?
They wanted to acquire riches for their country
They wanted to gain glory and pride for themselves and their country
They wanted to find and use new technology from other lands
They wanted to spread their religion to new people
A ______ is a settlement ruled by a distant country
Colony
Bahamas
City
Township
Modern day Texas, Florida, and Mexico were colonized by which country?
Spain
France
Portugal
England
I first worked in the missions of East Texas and later was at Mission San Antonio de Valero (later called the Alamo). I also was known for being the most patient with the Native Americans. Who am I?
Fray Damian Massanet
Antonio Margil de Jesus
Francisco Hidalgo
Why did the Spanish want their missions next to their presidios?
For protection from the French, Natives and other enemies.
To make sure they can grow crops and other plants
To make sure they can sell can things and make money
To convert people
The missions often failed because
the soldiers refused to protect the missions.
wild animal attacks were common.
the priests and friars were not willing to work with the Native Americans.
the Native Americans were not interested in mission life.
