Exploration
What are the three G's
God, Gold & Glory
I was the first to map the coastline of Texas
Pineda
Missions were often built near what?
Rivers
What year did Pineda map the Coast of Texas
1519
Name that Era; Time span when Spanish and French Kings send expeditions to explore Texas.
Age of Contact
What is the term for a Spanish Conqueror of the Americas
Conquistador
I fought the Aztecs, kidnapped the King and claimed the land for Spain
Hernan Cortez
What is the name of the military Fort used to protect the missions and towns.
Presidio
What year did Cabeza De Vaca land in Texas?
1528
San Antonio and El Paso reflect the culture of what country
Spain
Spanish explorers brought ______________. That killed off a lot of Natives
Diseases
I searched for the 7 cities of Gold (Cibola) but was unsuccessful.
Coronado
A Spanish mission ALWAYS contains Indian Quarters and a ______________
Church
What year did LaSalle build Fort St. Louis
1685
In the missions Natives were not allowed to talk. Give me TWO REASONS
Answers will vary; fear of Natives, dont use the same language
This explorer told stories of land rich with gold. This caused more explorers to come search the land. Who am I?
Cabeza De Vaca
I was considered a healer, I traveled Texas documenting all the things I saw.
DeVaca
Missions changed the CULTURE of Texas by introducing new
What year was the town of San Antonio established
1718
What Region of Texas do the Comanches live in?
Great Plains
Because Cabeza De Vaca told stories of land rich with Gold this explorer set out on an UNSUCESSFULL adventure. Who am I ?
Coronado
I missed the mouth of the Mississippi and landed at Matagorda Bay, sparking Spanish efforts to reclaim Texas.
LaSalle
Spain built missions (religious communities) in order to __________ ___________
Claim Land
What year did all east Texas missions move back to San Antonio
1719
I started an expedition from Spain and landed in Florida. My ships abandoned me and we made rafts to try to sail home. I drowned. Who am I ?
Narvez