Across
- 3. The time before writing was invented.
- 4. The process of searching and discovering new places.
- 6. Native tribe in East Texas known for advanced farming.
- 9. Original inhabitants of a land.
- 11. Explorer credited with discovering the New World.
- 12. Texas city established with a mission and presidio.
- 13. French explorer who attempted to settle Texas.
- 14. Spanish explorer who mapped the Gulf Coast.
- 15. The best middle school in Mesquite.
Down
- 1. A spooky holiday at the end of October.
- 2. Fort that protected Spanish missions.
- 5. Fierce warriors who ruled the plains.
- 6. Spanish soldier who conquered lands.
- 7. Best football team to ever exist.
- 8. Spanish settlements created to spread Christianity.
- 10. Religious figure who lived in missions.
- 16. A distinct period in history.