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WorksheetsUnit 3 Spanish Colonial Era Practice Test
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
The American cattle industry today evolved from the Spanish ranching practices of
vaqueros
pioneers
rancheros
cowboys
What was the purpose of the El Camino Real AND how did it impact Texas settlement?
What was the primary reason for the Spanish building missions in Texas?
To create agricultural settlements for settlers.
To teach Natives Christianity and the Spanish culture
To establish military forts for defense.
To promote trade with Native Americans.
Which mission in Texas was known for supplying goods to east Texas missions?
Mission San José
Mission Corpus Christi
Mission El Paso
Mission San Antonio
Who was in charge of teaching the Native Texans about Catholicism and the Spanish culture?
Spanish royalty
Native American leaders
Catholic friars
Spanish soldiers
Why was Mission San José y San Miguel Aguayo successful?
Spain moved its capital to the mission
Native Texans lived and worked in the mission
French officials financed the mission
It was successful due to its small size and isolation
What is the term for the Spanish art that was drawn in the New World missions?
corridos
frescos
rancheros
adobes
What type of work were the Native Texans responsible for while living in the Spanish missions?
Hunting and fishing
Farming and raising livestock
Trading and bartering
Serving in the Spanish Royal army
What were the main reasons for Spanish settlement in Texas?
Establishment of military bases, and searching for gold
Promotion of indigenous cultures
Search for gold and silver
Spreading of Christianity, and countering French influence
Why did Spain close down missions in east Texas?
Due to a lack of interest from settlers.
To establish trade routes with other colonies.
Financial difficulties and conflicts with Native American tribes.
To promote Spanish culture in the region.
What was the purpose of presidios built in Texas during the Spanish Colonial era?
The purpose of presidios was to protect Spanish settlers from Native attacks
To promote religious missions in the region.
To serve as agricultural centers for farming.
To establish trade routes with Native Americans.
What is the name of the era when Spain controlled large parts of North America, such as present-day Texas, California, and Florida?
Exploration and Colonization in Texas
Texas Revolution Era
Spanish Colonial Era
Age of Contact Era
Fray Damián Massanet played what role in the colonization of Texas?
He was a trader who established commerce routes in Texas.
He was a governor of Texas during the Spanish colonial period.
He established the first Spanish mission in east Texas.
He was a military leader in the Texas Revolution.
What were the main causes for Spanish missions failing in Texas?
Local Natives rejected Christianity
Strong alliances with Native tribes
Local Natives rejected the Spanish culture
Overpopulation of Spanish settlers
Why did settlers choose to establish their settlement in San Antonio?
San Antonio was chosen for its mountainous terrain.
Settlers preferred San Antonio for its lack of water.
San Antonio was chosen for its strategic location, and access to water.
The settlement was established due to its proximity to large cities.
Who founded the most successful mission in Texas?
Fray Damian Massanet
Antonio Margil de Jesús
Father Francisco Hidalgo
Father Miguel de la Luz de la Rosa
Which city is an example of Spain’s lasting influence on Texas?
Houston
San Saba
Nacogdoches
Paris
What Spanish mission was located in South Central Texas and built in 1718?
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Mission San Miguel
Mission San Antonio de Valero
Mission San José
What was the main reason for Spain building missions in east Texas?
To establish military outposts against England.
To promote trade with Native Americans.
To counter French influence.
To create agricultural settlements for Spanish settlers.
