Spanish Colonial Unit Test Review

Front

Because of La Salle’s expedition, _____?

Back

Spain began building settlements in Texas.

Front

What was the purpose of presidios built in Texas during the Spanish Colonial era?

Back

They protected settlers from attacks by Native Texans or other Europeans.

Front

Corpus Christi de La Ysleta was established in 1682 and located in the _____ region of Texas.

Back

Mountains and Basins

Front

San Francisco de los Tejas was established in 1690 and was located in _____?

Back

East Texas

Front

Mission _____ was established in 1718 in South Central Texas.

Back

San Antonio de Valero

Front

Which group was responsible for teaching local natives about religion and the culture of Spain? Options: Spanish soldiers, Immigrant settlers, Spanish royalty, Catholic friars

Back

Catholic friars

Front

Most native Texans and Spanish missionaries established homes near _____, which was vital for survival.

Back

water sources

Front

Which tasks were native Texans responsible for while living in the missions?

Back

Farming crops and raising livestock

Front

Which location on the map identifies the settlement that supplied goods to east Texas missions?

Back

D

Front

What role did Fray Damian Massanet play in the colonization of Texas?

Back

He established the first Spanish mission in east Texas.