California Missions Quick Flashcard

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What was the primary goal of establishing the California missions?

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To convert Native Americans to the Roman Catholic faith

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Which mission is known for the swallows that migrate there?

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Mission San Juan Capistrano

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Who was buried at Mission Santa Barbara?

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Juana Maria

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What unique feature does Mission San Juan Bautista have?

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The sun's rays light up the altar during solstices.

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Which mission was built without the prior approval of the Catholic Church? Options: Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, Mission San Rafael Arcangel, Mission Santa Ynez, Mission San Francisco Solano

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Mission San Francisco Solano

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How many California Missions are in the Mission system?

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21

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Mission San Diego de Alcala is near San Diego bay. What was the FIRST name given to San Diego bay?

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San Miguel Bay

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If there were bears near this mission, What California Region is this mission located near?

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Mountains

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What does looted mean in this sentence: "The townspeople looted the mission."

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Stole things