Name: Date: Teacher: SS rade 7 Unit 04: Spanish Colonial 2012-2013_Edited Testing Date: October 24, 2012 Recommended Duration: 1 Class period
1 Which of the following was a characteristic of the Spanish Colonial Era in Texas? A B C D orts were built to protect the Native Americans. Missions were used as a way to claim land. Native Americans were discouraged from learning trades and skills. Native Americans were prevented from accepting Catholicism. 2 I. East Texas missions are moved to San Antonio II. Establishment of first mission at Corpus Cristi de la Ysletta III. San rancisco de los Tejas established in East Texas What is the correct chronological order for the above events? I, II, III II, III, I II, I, III II, II, I 3 Why is the date 1718 important in Texas history? A founding of San Antonio B founding of Corpus Christi C D first Spanish settlement in Texas father idalgo's speech for independence 4 Which group likely viewed new mission buildings with suspicion? Catholic priests Conquistadors English settlers American Indians Page 2 O ON
5 Analyzing the map above, which physical geographic feature influenced where the missions and presidios were built in Texas? mountains cities rivers heavy rainfall Page 3 O ON
loor Plan for Mission San uan Capistrano 6 What evidence is there in this drawing that it is a mission rather than a fort or a town? There are barracks and a workshop. There are Indian quarters and a church. There is a plaza and a cemetery. There is a cemetery and a path. Page 4 O ON
7 Which of the following is a vaquero? soldier cowboy mayor sheriff 8 Many names of cities in Texas, such as El Paso and San Antonio, reflect the language of England rance Portugal Spain Match the following people to their descriptions. A ray Damián Massanet B rancisco idalgo C Antonio Margil de esús D osé de Escandón 9 e served as the military commander and governor of the area that is present-day Laredo and led Spain s expansion efforts into South Texas. 10 e was the most persistent advocate for missions in East Texas. e was part of the first San rancisco de los Tejas mission, and when it was abandoned and burned in 1693, he advocated for more than a decade for additional missions in East Texas. When the new Nuestro Padre San rancisco de los Tejas was built in 1716, he was its leader until it was abandoned in 1719 during the Chicken War. 11 e traveled with the group sent to find La Salle in East Texas, and returned to the area when the Spanish built the first San rancisco de los Tejas mission. e was its leader until 1693, when it was abandoned and the missionaries fled back to Mexico after multiple issues with the local Native Americans. 12 e was one of the missionaries to East Texas, but is best known for establishing San Antonio s Missión San osé y San Miguel de Aguayo, the most successful of Texas missions. Page 5 O ON
13 The first Spanish settlers who came to Texas based the design of their homes and missions primarily around what was available for building materials and how much manpower was available for building. This meant that many missions were logs and or stones were easy to get. Missions were generally built near sources of fresh water and land that could be easily farmed. Locations on high ground away from possible flooding were preferable. Which of the following would be the best title for the excerpt above. Spanish Settlers Move to East Texas Building Styles of Early Spanish Settlers Purpose for Spanish Settlement of Texas Early Spanish Settlers Adapt to their Environment 1 4 Which terms or phrase complete the diagram showing how colonial Spanish settlers used their environment to meet their needs. a. animal skin b. timber and rocks c. imported silk d. wells e. supplies from Mexico f. planting crops g. tepees A I. d,f II. b. III. a B I. a II. b. III. d C I. e II. g. III. c D I. f II. g. III. a Page 6
15 Using the floor plan for Mission San uan Capistrano (page 4 of this test) and your knowledge of Texas history, write a journal entry as an American Indian living at the Mission San uan Capistrano in the 17th century. Describe why you are there, what you do each day and where in the mission that takes place. Be sure to use correct social studies terminology, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Page 7 BE SURE YOU AVE RECORDED ALL O YOUR ANSWERS ON YOUR ANSWER DOCUMENT STOP