Explorers and Missions: The Early American Adventure

Who started the first European missions in America?

• The French

• The Spanish

• The English

• The Portuguese

What was the main goal of the Spanish missions in California?

• To find gold

• To teach Christianity to the Native Americans

• To establish trade routes

• To create vacation spots

Which of the following was NOT a reason for establishing missions?

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To protect Spanish land claims

• To grow exotic fruits

• To serve as centers for agriculture and education

What were Spanish priests who worked in the missions called?

• Governors

• Conquistadors

• Padres

• Soldiers

What is the name of the famous trail that connected the California missions?

• The Oregon Trail

• The California Trail

• El Camino Real

• The Gold Rush Trail

How many Spanish missions were established in California?

• 9

• 21

• 33

• 15

What was the primary crop grown at the missions?

• Corn

• Wheat

• Grapes

• Potatoes

Which animal, brought by the Spanish, became very important to the mission lifestyle?

• Horses

• Cattle

• Sheep

• Pigs

What happened to the missions after Mexico gained independence from Spain?

• They were abandoned

• They became part of the United States

• They were turned into military forts

• They were secularized and the lands were redistributed

Which of the following was a daily activity in the missions?

• Playing sports

• Watching movies

• Farming and raising livestock

• Surfing