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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.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,181

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3965

Last 3 plays: quizzer74 (7/10), Rumpo (10/10), DotSnoopyFan (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the meaning of 'Amistad'? Hint

Friendship

Cottonwood

Statehood

Nuts

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Question 2 of 10

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

Freckles

Charity

Cottonwood

Alarm

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Question 3 of 10

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

Nuts

Freckles

River

New

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Question 4 of 10

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

Toes

Legs

Arms

Fingers

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Question 5 of 10

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

Red River

Big River

Big Land

Red Mud

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Question 6 of 10

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

The door

The step

The money

The peace

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Question 7 of 10

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

The sheep

The horse

The cow

The head

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Question 8 of 10

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

The bay

The prairie

The best

The peace

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Question 9 of 10

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

Of the river

Of the lake

Of the riot

Of the ocean

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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 Acu�a.

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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