WorksheetsSpanish Missisons
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 4hrs 49mins
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
The Ysleta Mission
The Alamo
Mission San Antonio de Valero
Mission Guadalupe
Special settlements created by Spanish priests to convert natives were called
The Alamo
Presidos
Colonies
Missions
The meaning of convert is
changing one thought, idea, or belief into another thought, idea, or belief.
a Spanish military fort.
relocating to a new home.
all of the above.
What were the goals of the Spanish Missions?
To keep control of the land.
To teach native Texans the Spanish culture and language.
To convert native Texans to their religion.
All of the above.
The Alamo is known as
San Antonio de Valero
The El Paso
The Mission
San Juan Bautista
Spanish missions brought diseases that killed many native Texans.
True
False
Why did the Spanish decide to build the East Texas missions?
To keep the French out of Spanish territory
To keep the Americans out of Spanish territory
They had an alliance with the Apaches
The friendly Indians invited them to
What was the name of the road that connected the East Texas missions to Mexico?
Ysleta
El Camino Real
Llano Estacado
Los Adaes
Why did Spain drop the policy of building missions?
They sold them to France for a great profit
The Americans came and captured them
Spain stopped supporting the Catholic church
Once France left, the threat was gone and they were no longer needed
Which mission was halfway between the East Texas missions and Rio Grande missions?
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
La Bahia
Los Adaes
San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo)
Which of the following were the purpose of the missions? (Select all that apply)
to convert the Natives
to teach natives about Spanish culture
to increase settlement in Texas (colonize)
to ease relations with France
Of the following, which mission was furthest west?
La Bahia
Santa Cruz de San Saba
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
Los Adaes
Which is located at A?
San Antonio
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
San Francisco de los Tejas
El Camino Real
Los Adaes
Which is located at D?
San Antonio
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
San Francisco de los Tejas
El Camino Real
Los Adaes
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
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?
Fray Damian Massanet
Antonio Margil de Jesus
Francisco Hidalgo
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
Which of these was the first mission in EAST Texas - built in reaction to La Salle’s failed attempt to establish a French settlement?
Corpus Christi de la Isleta
San Francisco de los Tejas
San Antonio de Valero
Santa Cruz de San Saba
Which of these missions were the MOST successful? (Later known as the Alamo)
Corpus Christi de la Isleta
San Francisco de los Tejas
San Antonio de Valero
Santa Cruz de San Saba
When was the first city in Texas established?
1519
1718
1821
1836
When was the first city in Texas established?
1519
1718
1821
1836
What was the first Spanish colonial city that was established in Texas?
Corpus Christi
Houston
El Paso
San Antonio
