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Spanish Missions 4th Grade Texas History

Authored by Priscilla Shaner

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4th Grade

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What was the main purpose of a mission?

to train the Native Americans to fight in a war
to teach the Catholic religion to the Native Americans
to feed and clothe the Native Americans
to learn about plants and animals from the Native Americans

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Why was José de Escandón so important?

He was in charge of the Spanish army that built forts near the Spanish missions
He was the one who brought harps, violins, and guitars to Texas.
He was considered the father of the lower Rio Grande Valley and he helped settle the Spanish color in Southern Texas

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What was a villa?

Another word for a Spanish Mission
A fort where soldiers were located to protect the missions
The name of the Spanish religion being taught to the Native Americans
A town near a mission that brought culture, life, and enjoyment to those who settled in and near it

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the purpose of a presidio?

To protect the mission from enemies 
To teach the Catholic religion to Native Americans
To train soldiers to fight in a war
It was a town that people near a mission could settle in

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some cultural aspects that the American Indians taught the Spanish when they settled?

They taught the Catholic religion to the Spanish
They had a knowledge of native plants and animals
They brought guitars, violins, and the harp
They had cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some cultural elements that the Spanish brought to the Native Americans?

They knew how to play the flutes and drums
They had knowledge of the native plants and animals
They brought fruits and veggies such as: Lettuce, grapes, apples, and oranges

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3 mins • 1 pt

What were the vaqueros?

Spanish officers in the Spanish army.
Spanish cowboys who developed roping and branding skills.
Native American chiefs

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