Early Missions of Texas

LAST Name

FIRST Name

Class Period

• 2
• 3
• 6
• 9

Religious teacher

• mission
• friar
• presidio
• tejas

Religious settlement/Church

• mission
• friar
• presidio
• tejas

What was the purpose of the missions built in Texas?

• to convert local natives to the Spanish culture and religion
• to establish Spain’s control over the seven cities of gold
• to protect the Spanish settlements in Texas
• none of these answers are correct

What was the purpose of the presidios built in Texas?

• to convert local natives to the Spanish culture and religion
• to establish Spain’s control over the seven cities of gold
• to protect the Spanish settlements in Texas
• none of these answers are correct

What is an Irrigation system?

• a system that brings water from the river to water the crops
• A system to convert Indians to Christianity
• A system to build Missions

What does Convert mean?

• a person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other beliefs.
• to move out of town
• a Miliary base
• Santa Clara de Asis

What is the term for a religious settlement established to promote Christianity and convert local Indigenous people?

• a. Presidio
• b. Mission
• c. Colonization
• d. Conversion