California Mission System

This padre established the first 9 missions in CA.

• Father Gaspar de Portola

• Father San Diego

• Father Junipero Serra

• Father Juan Crespi

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

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

• missions

• pueblos

• neophytes

• beliefs

This Spanish word for fort was set up to protect the mission grounds.

• mission

• presidio

• pueblo

• colony

How did the mission system effect the lives of Native Americans?

• they learned how to farm and grow crops

• many died from diseases

• they were forced to stay once they were baptized

• they were taught different trades (jobs) such as blacksmith and weaver

• they learned a new language and a new religion

What is the Spanish word for village?

• pueblo

• presidio

• colony

• mission

Which of the following are the two main reasons why Spain built missions in California?

• They wanted to colonize the land before other countries.

• They wanted to enjoy the beautiful weather.

• They wanted to teach the natives the Catholic Religion.

• They wanted to vacation in California.