chapter 4 and 5 review

Who “discovered” America in 1492?

•Columbus

What were the reasons for Spanish exploration of the

Americas?•Gold

•Glory

•God

Who was the leader of the Aztecs?

•Moctezuma

Which conquistador invaded the Aztec empire?

•Cortés

How did Cabeza de Vaca survive after he was

shipwrecked in Texas?

•He adopted the ways of the Karankawas.

How did Cabeza de Vaca describe Texas?

•Fertile land

Boring!

Who was the African explorer with Cabeza de Vaca

and Fray Marcos?

•Estevanico

Which Spanish explorer searched for Quivera?

•Coronado

What was the capital of New Spain (Mexico) previously called

Tenoctitlan by the Aztecs?

•Mexico City

Spanish soldiers who sought wealth and glory were called …

•conquistadors

What is the correct order of these events?

A. Coronado searched for the Cities of Gold.

B. Columbus discovered the New World.

C. Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked in Texas.

D. Cortés conquered Mexico.

B. Columbus discovered the New World.D. Cortés conquered Mexico.C. Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked in Texas.A. Coronado searched for the Cities of Gold.

What did LaSalle name the inland region around the

Mississippi River?

Louisiana

What was the name of the outpost in Texas built by

LaSalle?

•Fort St. Louis

What was the name of the French ship that sank in Matagorda Bay and was recovered in 1996?

•LaBelle

What did the Spanish do in response to LaSalle’s

activities?

•They became interested in East Texas

They can’t have Texas.It’s OURS!!!!

What did Spanish officials do when they heard of the

French fort in Texas?

•They sent troops to destroy the fort.

At first, why did the Spanish lack interest in Texas?

•The conquistadors did not find gold in Texas.

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions?

•To teach Native Americans about Christianity and the Spanish way of life.

What was the major reason the Spanish wanted missions in Texas?

•To strengthen and control its claim on Texas

What was the main problem faced by missions in Texas?•Native Americans did not want to give up their way of life.

What was the first permanent Spanish settlement in Texas?

•Corpus Christi de la Ysleta

What is a presidio?

•A military outpost

What were 3 duties of Spanish soldiers?

•Protecting the missions•Protecting nearby

settlements•Scouting for intruders

What was the largest Spanish settlement in

Texas by 1772?

•San Antonio

What is the chapel at the Mission San Antonio

de Valero called?

•The Alamo

From which islands did many of the first settlers of

San Antonio come?

•Canary Islands

French traders made large profits by exchanging blankets,

guns, and wine for what?

•Furs and animal skins

Define “Tejano.”

•A person of Mexican heritage who considers Texas their home

List 3 major contributions of the Spanish in America.

•Architecture

•Religion

• Law

What was the main difference between Spanish and French colonization in

America?Spanish• Tried to convert Indians

to Catholicism• Forced the Indians to

accept the Spanish way of life

• Took gold and silver from mines in America and sent it to Spain

French• Traded with the

Indians• Learned the Indian

way of life• Told the Indians about

Catholicism but did not force their religion on them

Periods 1, 2, 3: Describe the Spanish legacy in Texas. Include factors such as:

• Religion• Law• Animals• Architecture• Engineering• Geographical names