Week 12: Mission Life (Studies Weekly - Social Studies)

Why was living at a mission difficult for the American Indians (Native Americans) of California?

• The American Indians were bored and had little to do.

• The American Indians were forced to work, give up their way of life for the Spanish way, and were often mistreated.

• The American Indians were wanting to hunt and gather food.

• The American Indians weren't used to living indoors and preferred the outdoors.

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What was one reason the Spanish missions closed down? 

• The Spanish decided the missions were too big.

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

• The American Indians mysteriously disappeared.

• The American Indians decided to travel to the eastern part of the United States.

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Many American Indians were tempted by __________ to join the missions.

• food and shelter

• gold and riches

• land and power

• horses and iron

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While living at the mission, American Indians were taught about the European way of life, including _________________________. 

• growing fruits and vegetables

• ranching

• construction

• all of the above

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Although iron was hard to find in California, it was brought in to the missions from other places and __________ turned it into things for the mission.

• blacksmiths

• millers

• weavers

• cobblers

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How were bells used each day at the mission?

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

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

• The bells warned of an attack by English pirates.

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

• going to bed early

• giving thanks for meals

• keeping schedules and following rules

• cleaning up after other people

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What did cattle provide the missions of California? 

• milk, cheese, and meat

• tallow used for soap and candles

• hides

• all of the above

Which species of cattle was raised at the Spanish missions of California?

• Hereford

• Black Angus

• Longhorn

• Holstein

What led to the end of the California Mission System?

• American Indians were unhappy, and Mexicans gained freedom from Spain in 1821

• Spain decided to take the missions out of California

• American Indians were happy, and wanted to move the mission systems to a different location