WorksheetsUnit 3: Exploration and Early Colonization of Texas 1519-1821
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 27mins
What was the main purpose of Spanish missions in Texas?
To find gold and silver
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To trade with the French
To build large cities
Who was the Spanish priest known for founding the first mission in East Texas?
Hernán Cortés
Francisco Hidalgo
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Antonio Margil de Jesús
Which city in Texas was originally established as a Spanish mission and presidio?
Dallas
San Antonio
Houston
El Paso
What language did Spanish colonists introduce to Texas that is still spoken today?
French
Spanish
German
English
Which of the following was a result of Spanish colonization in Texas?
The spread of Islam
The introduction of cattle ranching
The end of Native American cultures
The discovery of oil
Which Spanish explorer is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore Texas?
Christopher Columbus
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Hernando de Soto
Francisco Pizarro
Which of the following best describes the role of presidios in Spanish Texas?
Centers for trade with Native Americans
Military forts that protected missions
Large farming communities
Places for gold mining
What is one way Spanish colonization influenced Texas architecture?
Introduction of skyscrapers
Use of adobe and stone in buildings
Construction of wooden log cabins
Building of igloos
Why did Spanish officials build missions near rivers in Texas?
To avoid Native American attacks
To have access to water for crops and people
To hide from the French
To find gold
How did Spanish colonization affect the culture of Texas?
It had no effect on Texas culture
It introduced new foods, language, and religion
It made Texas part of France
It ended all Native American traditions
Compare the goals of Spanish missions and presidios in Texas.
Both were built to find gold
Missions aimed to convert Native Americans, while presidios provided military protection
Both were used for farming
Both were trading posts
Which of the following is an example of Spanish influence on Texas place names?
Austin
El Paso
Houston
San Antonio
Explain why Spanish missions often failed to achieve their goals in Texas.
Native Americans were eager to convert
Missions were too far apart and faced resistance from Native Americans
The missions had too much gold
The climate was too cold
How did the Spanish legacy continue to shape Texas after independence from Spain?
Spanish laws and customs disappeared
Spanish traditions, language, and architecture remained important
Texas became a French colony
All Spanish influence was erased
Analyze the impact of Spanish colonization on Native American populations in Texas.
It had no impact
It led to changes in their way of life and sometimes conflict or disease
It made them wealthier
It caused them to move to Europe
Suppose you are a Spanish official in the 1700s. What strategy might you use to encourage Native Americans to join a mission, and why?
Offer them gold and silver
Provide food, shelter, and protection from enemies
Force them to join at gunpoint
Ignore them completely
Evaluate the effectiveness of Spanish missions in spreading Christianity among Native Americans in Texas.
Very effective; all Native Americans converted
Somewhat effective; some converted, but many resisted or left
Not effective at all; none converted
Missions were not built for this purpose
Imagine you are a historian studying Spanish colonization. What evidence would you look for to show Spanish influence in modern Texas?
Only English place names
Spanish-style churches, city names, and ranching traditions
French food recipes
Viking artifacts
Assess how the introduction of Spanish livestock changed the economy and environment of Texas.
It had no effect
It led to the growth of ranching and changed the landscape
It caused the extinction of all animals
It made farming impossible
Predict how Texas might be different today if Spanish colonization had never occurred.
Texas would have the same culture as today
Texas might have fewer Spanish place names, different architecture, and less influence from Spanish traditions
Texas would be part of Spain today
Texas would have no cities
Spanish explorers came to the New World for all of the following reasons except
God
Gold
Glory
Escape religious persecution
What was Spain's reaction to LaSalle's expedition in the New World and what is modern day Texas?
Spain had no reaction, they were still not interested in modern day Texas
The Spanish recruited him as a conquistador
Spain declared war on France
Spain panicked and began to have a renewed interest by establishing settlements in modern day Texas
1519 was significant to Texas history because in that year—
the coast of Texas was first mapped by Spanish explorers.
. Father Antonio de Olivares started the first mission and presidio at San Antonio.
Mexico achieved its independence from Spain.
Texas declared its independence from Mexico
Many names of cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio, reflect the language of —
England
France
Portugal
Spain
What was the primary goal of the Spanish mission system in Texas?
To establish trade routes
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To find gold and silver
To build military forts
Which Spanish mission is known as "The Alamo"?
Mission San José
Mission Concepción
Mission San Juan
Mission San Antonio de Valero
Which explorer is credited with the first European exploration of the interior of Texas?
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Hernando de Soto
Francisco Pizarro
Juan Ponce de León
Who was the first Spanish explorer to map the Texas coastline?
Hernán Cortés
Alonso Álvarez de Pineda
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
What was the primary reason for the establishment of missions in East Texas?
To find gold
To convert the Caddo tribe
To counter French influence
To establish trade routes
Which mission was considered the 'Gateway to Spanish Texas'?
Mission San Antonio de Valero
Mission San Juan Bautista
Mission San Francisco de la Espada
Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo
Which Era do these events belong to?
Finding Ft. St. Louis
Establishing Missions and Presidios
Attempting to keep the French out of Texas
Age of Contact
Texas Revolution
Spanish Colonial
Natural Regions and Native People
I was a Spanish missionary who worked to spread the Catholic faith to the Caddo in East Texas
Francisco Hidalgo
Fray Damian Massanet
Antonio Margil de Jesus
