What are Spanish missions?

They are religious settlements used to convert natives.

One fact about where Spaniards built missions is ...

They were built near native american settlements.

What caused Spain to compete with France for land?

La Salle came to Texas and claimed land.

The main purpose of a presidio built near missions was to ...

provide protection from enemies

Skills like farming, raising cattle, and weaving were taught.

what the natives learned at the missions from the Spanish

What is Jose de Escandon known for in Texas?

He started colonies and towns near the Rio Grande Valley.

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Unit 3 - Exploration and Colonization

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1
When Spain came to Texas, what two resources were affected?
water and gold
trees and oil
buffalo and land
land and oil
2
Who went looking for the cities of gold to claim for Spain?
Cabeza de Vaca
Columbus
La Salle
Coronado
3
Who helped the settlement of Texas by reporting there were cities of gold?
Jose de Escandon
Coronado
Sieur de La Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
4
Why did Spain build missions in Texas?
to claim and protect the land
all the above
to keep the French off Texas land
to teach the Catholic religion and culture to native tribes
5
Who claimed land and built Fort St. Louis which caused Spain to compete with France?
Francisco Coronado
Jose de Escandon
Sieur de La Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
6
What are Spanish missions?
They are Spanish forts used for protection.
They are religious settlements used to convert natives.
They are French settlements used to claim the land.
They are little towns used for goods and services.
7
One fact about where Spaniards built missions is ...
They were built near places where France settled.
They were built near native american settlements.
Most of them were built in the mountains.
The Spanish avoided building missions near native villages.
8
What is a contribution Spaniards brought into Texas that helped people make money?
they brought cattle and horses
they brought oil
they brought technology
they brought gold
9
What caused Spain to compete with France for land?
France was more successful with converting the natives.
La Salle started a colony in Louisiana.
France built missions and settled parts of Texas.
La Salle came to Texas and claimed land.
10
Missions in Texas are landmarks to remind people about the first settlements by Spain.
True
False
11
What did the Spanish teach the natives at the missions?
all the answers are correct
how to farm and use irrigation systems to get water
how to play musical instruments like guitars
crafts like sewing, making candles, and building furniture
12
What was the result of people from Europe coming to settle in Texas?
Many natives died from European diseases.
all of the answers are correct
There were less buffalo due to over hunting.
Many natives left Texas to find new homes.
13
A Spanish fort that had soldiers that was used to protect the missions is called ...
Fort St. Louis
villa
presidio
mission
14
Who was shipwrecked on the Texas coast and spent the most time exploring Texas?
La Salle
Columbus
Coronado
Cabeza de Vaca
15
Why did countries from Europe begin to explore the New World?
to spread their culture
to gain power and conquer the land
to find gold, riches and resources
All the above
16
How were Native Americans affected by people exploring their land?
buffalo became more scarce because of over hunting
many got sick from diseases and died
all the answers are correct
many left Texas because their land was taken
17
Who wanted to start a colony in Louisiana?
Columbus
La Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
Coronado
18
The main purpose of a presidio built near missions was to ...
provide protection from enemies
give the natives a place to go learn skills
provide them with cable tv
give them a place to go bowling
19
Skills like farming, raising cattle, and weaving were taught.
what Spain helped France learn at the missions
what the natives taught the Spanish at the missions
what the French taught the natives at the missions
what the natives learned at the missions from the Spanish
20
What is Jose de Escandon known for in Texas?
He started colonies and towns near the Rio Grande Valley.
He traveled around Texas and helped start each mission.
He located Fort St. Louis in East Texas.
He asked the Spanish government to stop building missions.

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