Texas Missions

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The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?

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Catholic Religion

Answer explanation

The Spanish aimed to convert Indigenous peoples to Catholicism, as it was the dominant religion in Spain and aligned with their colonial goals. The other options, such as Baptist, Texan, and Puritan religions, were not relevant to Spanish efforts.

Front

Who used missions to convert Native Americans?

Back

Spanish

Answer explanation

The Spanish established missions in the Americas to convert Native Americans to Christianity, using these religious outposts to spread their faith and culture. Texans did not primarily use missions for this purpose.

Front

This mission is the first ever established in Texas and was founded in 1682 near El Paso.

Back

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

Answer explanation

Corpus Christi de la Ysleta, founded in 1682 near El Paso, is recognized as the first mission established in Texas, making it the correct answer.

Front

What were the goals of the Spanish missions?

Back

convert Native Americans to Christianity, teach Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life, Strengthen Spain's hold on Texas land

Answer explanation

The goals of the Spanish missions included converting Native Americans to Christianity, teaching them the Spanish way of life, and strengthening Spain's hold on Texas land. Therefore, the correct answer is 'all of the above'.

Front

Daily life in missions included all EXCEPT: Learning trades, Attending prayer services, Farming, Defending settlements

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Defending settlements

Answer explanation

Daily life in missions involved learning trades, attending prayer services, and farming. However, defending settlements was not a typical daily activity, making it the correct answer.

Front

Most cities in Texas reflect what cultural heritage?

Back

Spain

Answer explanation

Most cities in Texas reflect Spanish cultural heritage due to the state's history of Spanish colonization and influence, which is evident in place names, architecture, and traditions.

Front

What city was founded in 1718 and became the Capital of Spanish Texas, with many missions including the Alamo?

Back

San Antonio

Answer explanation

San Antonio, founded in 1718, became the Capital of Spanish Texas and is known for its missions, including the famous Alamo. The other options, Laredo, Goliad, and Gonzalez, do not fit this historical context.

Front

Native Americans in the missions were forbidden to follow their cultures.

Back

True

Front

Presidio

Back

made to protect the missions; a military fort

Front

Missions

Back

converting Native Americans into Catholics and to have Spanish values happened in these buildings