Why were many missions in central Texas, including Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba, eventually abandoned and destroyed?
Spanish Missions in Texas

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Rigoberto Cantu
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A) They were damaged by natural disasters.
B) Spanish settlers moved away from central Texas.
C) Native Americans rejected Spanish religion and culture.
D) The missions were relocated to east Texas.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba and other missions in central Texas?
A) They were relocated to east Texas.
B) They were damaged by natural disasters.
C) They were abandoned and destroyed by the Comanche.
D) They were converted into Spanish military outposts.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which city did the presidio San Antonio de Bexar eventually become?
A) Los Adaes
B) Corpus Christi
C) San Antonio
D) El Paso
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the mission San Antonio de Valero later nicknamed?
A) The Alamo
B) Santa Cruz
C) San Saba
D) Los Adaes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "tejas" mean in the language spoken by local Native Americans?
A) River
B) Friend
C) Enemy
D) Home
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were the missions built in east Texas eventually abandoned?
A) Due to attacks by Spanish settlers.
B) Because of conflicts with European countries.
C) Because the local Native Americans rejected Spanish religion and culture.
D) To focus on missions in central Texas.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the first capital of Texas?
A) San Antonio de Bexar
B) Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
C) Los Adaes
D) San Francisco de los Tejas
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