California Studies Weekly Week 12 Mission Life

How were bells used each day at the missions?

• The bells gave cues for when it was time to move from one activity to another—like waking up, praying, eating and resting.

• The bells indicated it was time for the American Indians to return to their own villages.

• The bells were a sign that there was a special event, like a baptism or a marriage.

• The bells warned of an attack by English pirates.

Check the causes that led to the missions closing down in

• The buildings were collapsing due to frequent earthquakes.

• The Spanish padres often unintentionally gave American Indians diseases and many died.

• When Mexico broke away from Spain, the missions were losing their importance.

• Mission land was taken by the government to pay soldiers and citizens.

Adjusting to the expectations of the missions was often difficult for the American Indians because they were not used to _______________________________.

• giving thanks for food.

• going to bed early.

• keeping the schedules and following the rules of the mission.

• cleaning up after other people.

What caused some American Indians to live at the mission?

• The missions helped them feed their families.

• They wanted to convert to Catholicism.

• The missions provided safety from enemy tribes.

What are some challenges the American Indians faced while living at the missions? Check all that apply.

• The Spaniards were cruel and would beat the American Indians.

• The work schedule was strict and there was a lot of work.

• The American Indians were worried that their traditions, way of life, and language were being lost.

What did cattle provide the missions of California? Check all that apply.

• hides

• Horns to be grounded for medicine.

• tallow used for soap and candles

• milk, cheese and meat

Blacksmiths made things out of _________, which had to be brought in from outside California.

• gold

• silver

• iron

• steel

The missions were mainly built by which group?

• Spaniards

• Native Americans

What European ways did the Native Americans learn while living at the missions?

• Earthquake and fire safety

• growing fruits and vegetables

• ranching

• construction

While some missionaries treated the Native Americans with respect, some padres and many soldiers were very cruel to the Native Americans.

• True

• False