Spanish Catholic Missions

The Spanish wanted American Indians to follow what religion?

• Baptist Religion

• Texan Religion

• Puritan Religion

• Catholic Religion

What were the goals of the Spanish missions? (more than one answer)

• convert Native Americans to Christianity

• teach Native Americans to adopt the Spanish way of life

• Strengthen Spain's hold on land, especially Mexico, Texas, and California

• develop a cure for smallpox

• create new trade relationships between Spain and France

Daily life in missions included all of the following EXCEPT

• Learning trades/skills

• Attending prayer services

• Farming

• Defending settlements

Special settlements were created by Spanish priests to convert Natives.  These settlements were called

• Alamos
• Presidios
• Colonies
• Missions

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When the Native Americans moved into the missions, they agreed to all of the following except...

• Marry a Spanish soldier
• Learn Spanish
• Learn a skill/job
• Follow Spanish culture

A friar is a....

• Spanish soldier

• Native American Chief

• Catholic priest or monk

• Buddhist monk

This is used to house the spanish soldiers that were in charge of protecting the missions...

• Convent

• Mission

• Hotel

• Presidio

What is the main reason the Spanish created the missions?

• To convert the Native Americans to the Catholic religion
• To create pretty homes
• To create a loving community with the Native Americans
• To find a new place to live

What did Native Americans NOT do at the missions?

• Work as farmers
• Learn Spanish
• Learn about Catholicism
• Teach Spanish

Which country owned Mexico, Texas, and California during the Missions time?

• Spain

• United States

• Canada

• Russia