California Missions Quiz

What was the main goal of Father Serra and the Franciscans in California?

• To establish a trade network with the California Indians

• To convert native peoples to the Catholic Church

• To learn the language and customs of the California Indians

• To create a military alliance with the California Indians

What did the Spanish want the California Indians to adopt?

• Their religious practices only

• A whole new way of life, including becoming farmers and living in towns

• The art of Spanish stone masonry

• The Spanish educational system

How far apart were the missions established in California?

• About 10 miles apart

• About 30 miles, or one day's journey, apart

• About 50 miles apart

• About 100 miles apart

What were the presidios built to protect against?

• Economic downturns

• Attacks from the sea and Indian attacks

• Natural disasters

• The spread of diseases

What was necessary for a mission to be meet its own needs?

• Good land for farming and a supply of fresh water

• A large population of converts

• A strong military presence

• An alliance with other Spanish colonies

When was the first mission started?

• 1769

• 1823

• 1776

• 1800

How many missions were there in all?

• 21

• 20

• 15

• 25

What does "El Camino Real" mean in English?

• The Real Challenge

• The Royal Road

• The King's Highway

• The Main Street

What was the last mission called?

• Mission San Francisco Solano

• Mission Santa Clara

• Mission San Diego

• Mission San Luis Obispo

What year was the last mission finished?

• 1769

• 1823

• 1776

• 1800