California Missions Quiz A

This is a special way that a group does something, which is part of their way of life.

• tradition

• trade

• legend

• economy

This man works with metal to make and repair things. What is he?

• weaver

• tanner

• carpenter

• blacksmith

To prepare land to grow crops

• gardening

• cultivate

• irrigation

• adobe

What was important when choosing the location of each mission? Choose all correct answers.

• near natural resources such as rivers, forests, and fields

• near groups of California Indians

• near the coast for safety and supply ships

• near the mountains

This padre established the first 9 missions in CA.

• Father Gaspar de Portola

• Father San Diego

• Father Junipero Serra

• Father Juan Crespi

When someone goes on a journey for a special purpose, they go on this.

• tradition

• exciting trip

• expedition

• mission

This is the name of the road that was started to connect the missions.

• El Camino Real

• El Camino Juan

• Birmingham Avenue

• El Camino Highway

Which facts are true about Gaspar de Portola?

• He was a missionary.

• He was a soldier.

• He was sent by Spain.

• He became the first governor of the colony in 1767.

This brick or building material is made of sun-dried earth and straw.

• colony

• pueblo

• adobe

• trade

What is the name of the settlements set up to teach religion and other ways of life to native people?

• missions

• pueblos

• neophytes

• beliefs