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7th Grade Review - Spanish Colonization in Texas History.
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1
Which city on this map served as the first Spanish capital of Texas from 1722 until 1772?
Los Adaes
Nacogdoches
Goliad
San Antonio
2
The most famous mission of San Antonio will eventually be nicknamed -
The Mother of Texas Missions
Military City
The Alamo
El Camino Real
3
These two quotes both show reasons why Spain chose to -
Continue searching for the legendary cities of Cibola.
Attack and destroy all the Native American tribes in Texas.
Sell its Texas lands to the country of France for $5 million.
Close the missions in East Texas.
4
What was the purpose of the PRESIDIOS that Spain built in Texas during this time period?
Religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture.
They were banks that would safely protect all the gold that Spain had found
They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements.
They were palaces where the King of Spain would live from time to time.
5
Which of these gives the BEST reason for why most of the Spanish missions of Texas ended up failing?
Years of bad crops caused starvation and death.
The area was conquered by the French.
Local natives rejected the religion and culture.
Texas wildfires destroyed their missions.
6
In what year were the mission and presidio of San Antonio established?
1718
1749
1729
1776
7
Where was mission San Francisco de los Tejas located?
Between the Trinity and Red Rivers in East Texas.
Next to the San Antonio River in South Central Texas.
Near present-day El Paso in far West Texas.
In the plains of Central Texas.
8
Look at the image shown above. Which of these groups is represented in the image?
Select Three answers.
Catholic Friars
Fur Traders
Native Americans
Spanish Soldiers
French Explorers
9
Which of these groups would have been responsible for teaching the local natives about the religion and culture of Spain
Spanish Soldiers
Immigrant Settlers
Spanish Royalty
Catholic Friars
10
Which of the following names of Texas cities is anexample of Spain’s lasting influence on Texas?
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Houston
11
What was the purpose of the MISSIONS that Spain built?
They were banks that would safely protect all the gold that Spain had found
They were palaces where the King of Spain would live from time to time.
They were forts filled with soldiers who would protect the settlements.
Religious outposts built to convert natives to the Spanish culture.
12
What OTHER European country landed unexpectedly in Texas in 1685?
Italy
Germany
France
England
13
What was the name of the first mission built in Texas?
San Antonio de Valero
San Francisco de los Tejas
Santa Cruz de San Saba
Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
14
What sort of work might the local natives been responsible for while living in the missions?
Building and repairing their missions.
Farming Crops.
All of the above.
Ranching Animals.
15
In 1757, a native tribe called the Apaches requested a Spanish mission be built for them. Why did they want this built?
They wanted spanish protection from their enemies, the Comanches.
They wanted to learn about the culture and religion of Spain.
They wanted to sell their land and make money for profit.
They wanted to attack and destroy that Spanish mission.
16
What Country explored Texas and setup Missions and Presidios?
France
Russia
Spain
Great Britain
17
The word “tejas” is the origin of our state’s name. In the Caddo language, this word meant -
Friend
Peace
Harvest
Mission
18
Determine which part of the passage shows how LaSalle’s failed expedition affected Spain’s actions in Texas.
Spain worked to establish settlements in the “new world” [including Texas].
They then tried to find the Mississippi River on foot.
This unplanned journey in Texas had been a complete failure.
The natives took five captives.
19
Which quote discusses the dangers of living in Texas [heat, lack of supplies, angry natives]?
the quote from Marques de Rubi
both quotes discuss those dangers
the quote from Nicholas de Lafora
neither quote discusses those dangers