CALIFORNIA MISSIONS

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 is one reason why the Native Americans were not happy with the Spanish missionaries?

• They were not given any food.
• They were forced to change their lives and beliefs.
• They were given no recess.
• They were not paid enough.

The missions were built by the Spanish along the coast of California.
In this sentence what is the definition of missions?

• a place where people learn to dance 
• playgrounds
• religious settlements 
• a place to become an explorer

Missions were run by missionaries. 
In this sentence, what are missionaries?

• people who protect others 
• people who teach a religion to others 
• a place to live when on a secret mission  
• people who grow crops 

Missionaries tried to convert Indians to the Catholic religion. 
In this sentence, what does convert mean?

• to dance 
• to think about 
• to change 
• to strengthen 

Who lived in California before the missions were created?

• Spanish Missionaries
• Spanish Soldiers
• Native Americans
• Nobody

The first missions in California were started by ______________.

• Hernando Cortez
• Junipero Serra
• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
• Francis Drake

Which mission was the first to be built?

• Mission San Carlos Borromeo
• Mission Santa Barbara
• Mission San Gabriel
• Mission San Diego

Which country owned Mexico and California during the Missions period?

• Spain
• United States
• Russia
• France

The California missions were settlements run by ____.

• friars

• Native Americans

• Spanish explorers

• soldiers