Spanish Missions in Texas Quiz

After studying the map carefully looking at where many of the Spanish missions were located, where did they often settle the most?

• Near the mountains

• Near the coastline

• Near rivers

• Near northern Texas

Answer explanation

Spanish missions were often established near rivers because they provided essential resources such as water, food, and transportation routes, making them ideal locations for settlement and support of the mission communities.

To protect missions from attack, the Spanish sent soldiers to establish forts near the missions called—

• Villas

• Presidios

• Blockades

• Farms

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Presidios' because these were military forts established by the Spanish to protect missions from attacks, unlike villas, blockades, or farms which served different purposes.

Why were missions built in East Texas near French Louisiana?

• The Spanish wanted to share the land with the French.

• The Spanish wanted help from the French against attack by the English.

• The Spanish liked the east Texas wooded area.

• The Spanish wanted to claim the land and protect it from the French.

Answer explanation

The Spanish built missions in East Texas to claim the land and protect it from French influence, as they were concerned about French expansion in the region.

What is a mission?

• Farm

• Church

• House

• School

Answer explanation

A mission often refers to a church or religious organization that aims to spread faith and provide community services. Thus, the correct answer is 'Church'.

Which is NOT true about missions in Texas?

• Missions included military bases

• Missions included a Catholic church

• Missions were built near rivers

• Missions had Indians as residents

Answer explanation

Missions in Texas primarily served religious purposes, including establishing Catholic churches and housing Native Americans. They were not military bases, which distinguishes them from other types of settlements.

What were the goals of the Spanish Missions?

• To keep control of the land.

• To teach native Texans the Spanish culture and language.

• To convert native Texans to their religion.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

The goals of the Spanish Missions included maintaining control of the land, teaching native Texans Spanish culture and language, and converting them to Christianity. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above.'

Daily life in missions included all of the following EXCEPT

• Learning trades

• Studying religion

• Farming

• Defending settlements

Answer explanation

Daily life in missions focused on learning trades, studying religion, and farming. Defending settlements was not a primary activity, making it the correct answer as it was less common in the daily routine.

How did Spain react to LaSalle's expedition?

• Built more missions in East Texas to protect the Spanish lands from French

• Shifted its interest from Texas to Florida

• Moved its missions and presidios from New Mexico and West Texas to East Texas

• Became allies and trading partners with Native Americans near Louisiana border

Answer explanation

Spain reacted to LaSalle's expedition by building more missions in East Texas. This was a strategic move to protect their territories from French encroachment, ensuring their influence in the region.

What are the 3 Main Motivations for European Exploration?

• Economic opportunity, Expansion, and Competition

• Curiosity, Social Interaction, Growth

• Resources, Reports,awareness

• Colonization, Power, Wealth

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Economic opportunity, Expansion, and Competition', highlights key drivers of European exploration. Nations sought new trade routes, land for expansion, and to outpace rivals, making these motivations central to their endeavors.

According to the place of settlement by each Indian tribe, which tribes lived in the Gulf Coastal Region region of Texas?

• Lipan apaches and Jumanos

• Comanches

• Tonkawas

• Caddos, Karankawas, and Coahuiltecans

Answer explanation

The Caddos, Karankawas, and Coahuiltecans were indigenous tribes that inhabited the Gulf Coastal Region of Texas, making them the correct answer. The other tribes listed lived in different areas.