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Spanish Missisons

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 4hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Spanish word for "Fort" or "Garrison".  These were quickly built after Texas missions to Protect the Friars and Nuns helping to convert Native Texans to the Catholic faith. 
a)
Presidio
b)
President
c)
Present
d)
Pollo
2.
A Catholic priest or religious leader who came to the new world to bring the Catholic faith to the Native Texans.  In Spain, this word meant "little brother" or "brother".  In today's Catholic church, they might be called "Father" instead. 
a)
Deacon
b)
Friar
c)
Medicine-Man 
d)
Shaman
3.
This Mission is sometimes called the "Mother" of all Texas Missions.  'She' was the first to be founded by Friar Hidalgo only 35 or so miles from the Rio Grande River.  "She" has a funny name for a mission that is called the Mother of all Missions because she is named after a guy...John the Baptist. 
a)
The Alamo
b)
San Juan Bautista
c)
San Angelo
d)
San Fernando Valley
4.
This was the main Denomination or "Type" of religion that the Spanish were trying to convert or change the Natives to believing was BEST for them.  This was the only religion allowed in the Missions
a)
Buddism
b)
Roman Catholic
c)
Baptist
d)
Protestant
5.
The system of Spanish Settlement in Texas was a sequence.  First, Friars built Missions.  Then, Soldiers were needed to protect the missions so they built Presidios.  Next, Towns were needed for Merchants to sell goods to the Missions and Presidios.  Last, Ranches were built to provide land for crops and livestock
a)
True
b)
False
6.
This mission is located close to the present day city of El Paso. This is the 1st mission ever established in Texas and was founded in 1682.  
a)
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
b)
San Francisco de los Tejas
c)
Mission San Jose
d)
Mission Guadalupe
7.
What city, in 1718, was founded, became the Capital of Spanish Texas, and have many missions including the Alamo built in and around it?
a)
San Antonio
b)
Laredo
c)
Goliad
d)
Gonzalez
8.
Native Americans who lived in the missions were forbidden to follow their cultures.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
How did Spain react to LaSalle's expedition?
a)
Built more missions in East Texas to protect the Spanish lands from French
b)
Shifted its interest from Texas to Florida
c)
Moved its missions and presidios from New Mexico and West Texas to East Texas
d)
Became allies and trading partners with Native Americans near Louisiana border
10.
The first mission in East Texas was:
a)
San Antonio
b)
Nuestra Senore de los Dolores
c)
San Francisco de los Tejas
d)
San Miguel de los Adaes
11.
This friar got Spain to build more missions by secretly encouraging France to occupy East Texas.
a)
Francisco Hidalgo
b)
Jose de Escandon
c)
Damian Massanet
d)
Antonio Margil de Jesus
12.
This friar built the first mission in East Texas.
a)
Francisco Hidalgo
b)
Jose de Escandon
c)
Damian Massanet
d)
Antonio Margil de Jesus
13.
This military commander is known as the "father of the lower Rio Grande valley" because he built 20 settlements
a)
Francisco Hidalgo
b)
Jose de Escandon
c)
Damian Massanet
d)
Antonio Margil de Jesus
14.

This mission is located close to the present day city of El Paso. It is the first mission ever established in Texas and was founded in 1682

a)

The Ysleta Mission

b)

The Alamo

c)

Mission San Antonio de Valero

d)

Mission Guadalupe

15.
A Spanish military oupost
a)
Viceroy
b)
Tejano
c)
Presidio
d)
Tigua
16.

Special settlements created by Spanish priests to convert natives were called

a)

The Alamo

b)

Presidos

c)

Colonies

d)

Missions

17.

The meaning of convert is

a)

changing one thought, idea, or belief into another thought, idea, or belief.

b)

a Spanish military fort.

c)

relocating to a new home.

d)

all of the above.

18.

What were the goals of the Spanish Missions?

a)

To keep control of the land.

b)

To teach native Texans the Spanish culture and language.

c)

To convert native Texans to their religion.

d)

All of the above.

19.

The Alamo is known as

a)

San Antonio de Valero

b)

The El Paso

c)

The Mission

d)

San Juan Bautista

20.

Spanish missions brought diseases that killed many native Texans.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Why did the Spanish decide to build the East Texas missions?

a)

To keep the French out of Spanish territory

b)

To keep the Americans out of Spanish territory

c)

They had an alliance with the Apaches

d)

The friendly Indians invited them to

22.

What was the name of the road that connected the East Texas missions to Mexico?

a)

Ysleta

b)

El Camino Real

c)

Llano Estacado

d)

Los Adaes

23.

Why did Spain drop the policy of building missions?

a)

They sold them to France for a great profit

b)

The Americans came and captured them

c)

Spain stopped supporting the Catholic church

d)

Once France left, the threat was gone and they were no longer needed

24.

Which mission was halfway between the East Texas missions and Rio Grande missions?

a)

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

b)

La Bahia

c)

Los Adaes

d)

San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo)

25.

Which of the following were the purpose of the missions? (Select all that apply)

a)

to convert the Natives

b)

to teach natives about Spanish culture

c)

to increase settlement in Texas (colonize)

d)

to ease relations with France

26.

Of the following, which mission was furthest west?

a)

La Bahia

b)

Santa Cruz de San Saba

c)

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

d)

Los Adaes

27.

Which is located at A?

a)

San Antonio

b)

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

c)

San Francisco de los Tejas

d)

El Camino Real

e)

Los Adaes

28.

Which is located at D?

a)

San Antonio

b)

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

c)

San Francisco de los Tejas

d)

El Camino Real

e)

Los Adaes

29.

I established the first Spanish mission in East Texas in the late 1600s. I later burned the mission down! Who am I?

a)

Fray Damian Massanet

b)

Antonio Margil de Jesus

c)

Francisco Hidalgo

30.

I began missionary work in East Texas but I'm best known for founding Mission San José in San Antonio - the most successful Spanish mission. Who am I?

a)

Fray Damian Massanet

b)

Antonio Margil de Jesus

c)

Francisco Hidalgo

31.

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?

a)

Fray Damian Massanet

b)

Antonio Margil de Jesus

c)

Francisco Hidalgo

32.

Which of these was the first mission in EAST Texas - built in reaction to La Salle’s failed attempt to establish a French settlement?

a)

Corpus Christi de la Isleta

b)

San Francisco de los Tejas

c)

San Antonio de Valero

d)

Santa Cruz de San Saba

33.

Which of these missions were the MOST successful? (Later known as the Alamo)

a)

Corpus Christi de la Isleta

b)

San Francisco de los Tejas

c)

San Antonio de Valero

d)

Santa Cruz de San Saba

34.

When was the first city in Texas established?

a)

1519

b)

1718

c)

1821

d)

1836

35.

When was the first city in Texas established?

a)

1519

b)

1718

c)

1821

d)

1836

36.

What was the first Spanish colonial city that was established in Texas?

a)

Corpus Christi

b)

Houston

c)

El Paso

d)

San Antonio