Explorers, Missions and Friars

Which event helped begin the Spanish Colonial Era?

• A. Spain fought over land, wealth, and religion in Europe.

• B. Spain built missions, presidios, and towns in what is now Texas.

• C. Spain bought land from Native Americans

• D. Spain began trade with France in the American colonies.

-Missions, Catholicism, farming and construction techniques; what do these things represent?

• A. Spanish Influence in Texas

• B. French Influence in Texas

• C. American Influence in Texas

• D. German Influence in Texas

Which of the following explorers became a prisoner of the Karankawa Indians and wrote a book called The Shipwrecked about his experience?

• A. Father Francisco Hidalgo

• B. Francisco Coronado

• C. Hernando de Soto

• D. Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

In 1519, the coast of Texas was first mapped by which of the following explorers?

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Pineda

• Cortes

Special settlements were created by Spanish priests to convert Natives.  These settlements were called

• Alamos
• Presidios
• Colonies
• Missions

Which spot on the map represents the location of the mission built in 1718 (The Alamo)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Analyze the image above. What geographical features do missions and presidios appear to be built next to/near?

La Salle was an explorer from what country?

• Spain

• Texas

• French

• France

According to the Picture, when La Salle went downt he MIssissippi River, he claimed which state?

• La Salle

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Arkansas

Name the era of Texas History that involved Spain setting up dozens of missions and presidios in different parts of Texas.

• Spanish Colonial Era
• Natural Texas and Its People
• Republic of Texas Era
• Mexican National Era