1st Semester Exam Review
Quiz by Jerod Thomas
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- Q1Why was Pineda an important explorer?He created the first fort in TexasHe made friends with the IndiansHe found the Cities of GoldHis map encouraged other explorers to go to Texas30s
- Q2Which explorer came to Texas FIRST? Coronado, Moscoso, Cabaza de Vaca or La Salle?Cabaza de VacaMoscosoLa SalleCoronado30s
- Q3This Empresario had the biggest impact on Texas colonization, bringing skilled families to his colony near the Brazos River.Green DeWittLorenzo de ZavalaMartin DeLeonStephen F. Austin30s
- Q4What motivated the Spanish to explore the New World?God, Gold and GloryLand, God and GloryGold, Silver and JewelryGlory, Fame and Fortune30s
- Q5Of the various cultures that have influenced Texas, which one has left the MOST evidence of their influence?The Native AmericansThe FrenchThe SpanishThe Mexicans30s
- Q6Spain started creating Missions after the failure of the Conquistadors when they saw that . . .Native Americans wanted to be CatholicsThe French were interested in TexasPetroleum could be a valuable resourceThere was gold in Texas30s
- Q7Which explorer came to Texas LAST? Coronado, Moscoso, Cabeza de Vaca or La Salle?Cabeza de VacaCoronadoLa SalleMoscoso30s
- Q8Jane Long was known as . . .The wife of James LongThe Mother of TexasThe Woman in BlueThe Lady of Texas30s
- Q9These explorers traveled together through Texas:La Salle and EstevanicoCabeza de Vaca and La SalleCoronado and MoscosoEstevanico and Cabeza de Vaca30s
- Q10The Missions and Presidios were established in order to do what for Spain?Keep the Native Americans out of Spanish territoryIncrease their wealth by finding goldCreate a safe place for Conquistadors to liveEstablish a Spanish presence in Texas and convert the Native Americans30s
- Q11This is the one Texas region where there were NOT any Empresario Land Grants.Great PlainsCoastal PlainsMountains and Basins RegionCentral Plains30s
- Q12Because the Indians were made to work, exposed to diseases and forced to learn a new religion . . .They were excited about becoming CatholicsThey wanted to move into Texas coloniesThey were uninterested in joining the MissionsThey wanted to become Spanish citizens30s
- Q13This is the group of people who were the first to settle in Texas.Native AmericansAmericansEuropeansMartians30s
- Q14Green DeWitt is best known for:Arguing with Martin DeLeon over land and then founding GonzalesBeing the first Mexican Empresario in TexasConvincing Stephen F. Austin to bring settlers to TexasEstablishing the first Anglo settlement in Texas30s
- Q15Which explorers found gold or treasure in Texas?PinedaNone of themCabeza de VacaCoronado30s