Spanish Colonial California Review

Choose TWO reasons why Spain wanted to set up Missions in Alta California.

• to trap sea otters

• so the Spanish government could claim California away from other countries

• to teach Native Americans the Roman Catholic faith

• to mine for gold

What were the challenges for the travelers going by boat on the Sacred Expedition? Mark BOTH.

• Very little space and people got sick.

• Father Serra was in great pain from his injuries.

• Carpenters and blacksmiths could not find their tools.

• Strong winds swept boats out to sea and a ship was lost.

Where was the first mission located?

• Spain

• San Diego

• Baja California

• Monterey Bay

How did Spanish Missionaries want to improve the lives of Native Americans?

• Help them improve their hunting and gathering skills.

• Help them build immunity against serious diseases.

• Teach the Native American Christianity and change their way of life.

• Learn how to weave baskets and live with them.

What TWO MAIN activities did life at the mission involve?

• farming

• religious services

• making soap and candles

• singing

True or False? Native Americans organized revolts, or violent attacks, on the missions.

• True

• False

Who lived at the presidios?

• Farmers

• Missionaries

• Soldiers

• Native Americans

What is the purpose of a pueblo?

• to farm and provide food for the soldiers

• to teach the Christian religion

• to form a government

• to protect the missions

How did missionaries attract Native Americans to the missions? Check all that apply.

• they believed missionaries had a special link to the spirit world

• they were attracted by the music and ceremony

• the converted their children's beliefs

• they needed food from mission farms to survive