Pre-assessment Quiz: California Missions

What is a mission in the context of California history?

• A military campaign during the American Revolution.
• A political movement advocating for California's independence.
• A type of agricultural crop grown in California.
• A religious settlement established by Spanish colonizers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Who were the primary people involved in the establishment of the California Missions?

• Native Americans
• British explorers
• French settlers
• Spanish Franciscan friars

Which country was responsible for building the California Missions?

• Portugal
• France
• Spain
• Mexico

How many mission were established in California?

• 15
• 10
• 25
• 21

Name one famous mission in California.

What was the main purpose of California Missions?

• To promote trade and commerce with Native Americans.
• To establish English control over the region.
• To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish control over the region.
• To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans.

Living quarters for the Native Americans at the missions were called

(a)  

What impact did the California Missions have on the Native American population?

• The California Missions had a negative impact on the Native American population.
• The California Missions completely wiped out the Native American population.
• The California Missions had a positive impact on the Native American population.
• The California Missions had no impact on the Native American population.

Name one lasting legacy or structure associated with the California Missions?

• The Golden Gate Bridge
• The Hollywood Sign
• The Statue of Liberty
• Mission San Juan Capistrano's Bell Wall

The main building material used in constructing the missions was

(a)