CA Explorers

Which of these men was an explorer?

• Hernado Cortez

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Sir Francis Drake

• All of them

What does conquistador mean?

• Explorer

• Conqueror

• Spanish person

• None of the above

What were the Spanish Explorers looking for?

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices

• All of them

What is a galleon?

• A ship

• A weapon

• A house

• A map

Why was Father Serra famous?

• He was an explorer.

• He was the first person to sail around the world.

• He was the priest who started the California Missions

• He was the father of the King of Spain.

Why did the Spanish Explorers leave Alta California?

• They got sick.

• They fought with the Native Americans

• They could not find gold.

• All of those reasons.

How many missions are there in California?

• 10

• 12

• 21

• 50

What was the purpose of the missions? Pick all that apply.

• To farm and protect people

• To teach Native Americans European ways

• To convert Native Americans into Catholics

• To find gold

• To make Native Americans loyal Spanish subjects of the Spanish king

What was the purpose of a pueblo?

• To farm

• To protect people

• To convert Native Americans into Catholics.

• To find gold.

What was the purpose of a presidio?

• To farm

• To protect people

• To convert Native Americans into Catholics

• To find gold.