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UNIT 4 - Spanish Missions
Test Description: Spanish Missions
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Spanish officials knew setters needed a midway point between east Texas and New Spain. In ___ the Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo, was established for just that reason.
A
1734
B
1731
C
1724
D
1718
2) Spain created the mission-presidio system in Texas to spread its culture in the undeveloped land. Which answer choice below shows an effect of the system?
A
The Spanish wanted to convert the Indians to Christianity.
B
The Spanish wanted to teach Indians the Spanish way of life in Texas
C
The Spanish culture had no influence in Texas
D
Spanish communities grew around the missions as the Spanish culture influenced Texas.
3) Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas?
A
Missions were built to confirm Spanish claims to the land in Texas.
B
Spanish explorers negotiated treaties to trade and travel safely in Texas.
C
American Indian tribes were discouraged from settling in Texas.
D
Forts were built to protect American Indian tribes in Texas.
4) Which group likely viewed the construction of new Spanish missions with suspicion?
A
Anglo settlers
B
American Indian tribes
C
Catholic Priests
D
Conquistadors
5) the Spanish word vaquero refers to a...
A
cowboy
B
mayor
C
sheriff
D
soldier
6) Which Spanish Catholic priest cooperated with French authorities in Louisiana to bring missions to East Texas?
A
José de Escandón
B
Antonio Margil de Jesús
C
Fray Damián Massanet
D
Francisco Hidalgo
7) Fray Damián Massanet and Alonso De León led a successful expedition for Spain into East Texas in 1690. This expedition came about because the Spanish were concerned about —
A
slave rebellions occurring in the region
B
Indian tribes attacking missions in the region
C
settlers going missing in the region
D
French forces establishing settlements in the region
8) How did Texans build missions to adapt to their environment?
A
The mission was constructed to withstand a hurricane
B
The mission was built with the front door facing north.
C
The mission was made from natural resources in the area.
D
The mission was located near land with fertile soil for farming.
9) Many cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio reflect the cultural legacy of —
A
England
B
Portugal
C
Spain
D
Frarnce
10) which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas?
A
Rivers
B
Mountains
C
Cities
D
Heavy Rainfall
11) Were towns built before the mission?
A
Yes
B
No
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