CA Explorers and Missionaries

In the late 1700's, __________ was the capital of New Spain.

• San Diego

• Mexico City

• Baja California

Alta California's first mission was located in __________.

• San Diego

• Mexico City

• Baja California

Junípero Serra began his work as a missionary in __________.

• San Diego

• Spain

• Baja California

Which of the following people was a Spanish explorer during the late 1700s?

• Vitus Bering

• Gaspar de Portolá

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Charles III

What was the primary reason Spain sent missionaries to Alta California?

• to learn about California Indian religions

• to take control of California for Spain

• to capture California Indians and take them to Spain

• to defeat France in a war

What is a mission?

• a military fort

• a small town that operated as a farming community

• a settlement with the goal of spreading a religion

What is a pueblo?

• a military fort

• a small town that operated as a farming community

• a settlement with the goal of spreading a religion

What is a presidio?

• a military fort

• a small town that operated as a farming community

• a settlement with the goal of spreading a religion

Which region of California were the missions mostly located?

• Mountain Region

• Coast Region

• Central Valley

• Desert Region

Which group of people provided much of the physical labor at the missions?

• Missionaries

• soldiers

• California Indians

• Spanish settlers