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Quiz about Texas Place Names in Spanish
Quiz about Texas Place Names in Spanish

Texas Place Names in Spanish Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz about places in Texas with Spanish names. I'm doing this completely by memory from 7th grade Spanish class, so if I get something wrong let me know! Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
48,181
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3946
Last 3 plays: Dizart (9/10), DeepHistory (10/10), ssabreman (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the meaning of 'Amistad'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the meaning of 'Alamo'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the meaning of 'Nueces'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the meaning of 'Brazos'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the meaning of 'Rio Grande'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the meaning of 'El Paso'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the meaning of 'La vaca'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the meaning of 'La Bahia'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the meaning of 'Del Rio'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What Texas city means 'Saint Anthony'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the meaning of 'Amistad'?

Answer: Friendship

Amistad National Recreation Area located near Del Rio, Texas is a popular vacation spot.
2. What is the meaning of 'Alamo'?

Answer: Cottonwood

Most people know of The Alamo in San Antonio, but there is also a town called Alamo, Texas in Hidalgo County. Alamo, Texas that contains a wildlife refuge and a cactus garden.
3. What is the meaning of 'Nueces'?

Answer: Nuts

Nueces is the name of both a county and a river in Texas.
4. What is the meaning of 'Brazos'?

Answer: Arms

The Brazos River is the largest river between the Rio Grande and the Red River. It has three upper forks: the Double Mountain, the Salt Fork, and the Clear Fork.
5. What is the meaning of 'Rio Grande'?

Answer: Big River

The Rio Grande is the river that creates the border between Texas and Mexico.
6. What is the meaning of 'El Paso'?

Answer: The step

Some sources say it means "the pass".
7. What is the meaning of 'La vaca'?

Answer: The cow

Port Lavaca, Texas is located between the coast and Victoria, Texas. It is the county seat of Calhoun County.
8. What is the meaning of 'La Bahia'?

Answer: The bay

Presidio La Bahia was established in 1749 near Mission Espiritu Santo. It grew into one of the more important forts on the Spanish frontier, and is the best example of a complete Spanish presidio in Texas. Its chapel is still in regular use for religious services.
9. What is the meaning of 'Del Rio'?

Answer: Of the river

Del Rio is located at the Texas/Mexico border and is the county seat for Val Verde, Texas. Just across the border in Mexico is Ciudad Acuña.
10. What Texas city means 'Saint Anthony'?

Answer: San Antonio

San Antonio is of course a great place for vacations. It is home to The Alamo, Riverwalk, and Tower of the Americas, as well as many more tourist attractions.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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