California Missions Quiz

What were the main duties of California Indians at missions?

• They performed religious services and ceremonies.

• They did most of the work, like farming and ranching.

• They set out with explorers to gain new land for Spain.

• They helped the Spanish military defend the mission from attack.

Junípero Serra was __________ in Spain, and came to Alta California to __________.

• a teacher ... spread Catholicism

• an explorer ... explore California

• a teacher ... explore California

• an explorer ... spread Catholicism

Based on Serra's description of the land, it makes sense that he __________.

• built a presidio there

• founded a mission there

• looked for a different place to build a mission

• encouraged local California Indian groups to settle there

Look at the graphic organizer. Then answer the question. What else were missions traditionally located near?

• presidios

• other missions

• Indian settlements

• minerals like gold and silver

Read each of the qualities of California settlements. Which settlement protected other settlements?

• missions

• pueblos

• presidios

• none of the above

Read each of the qualities of California settlements. Which settlement developed into towns and cities?

• missions

• pueblos

• presidios

• none of the above

Read each of the qualities of California settlements. Which settlement baptized Indians?

• missions

• pueblos

• presidios

• none of the above

Read each of the qualities of California settlements. Which settlement grew food for soldiers?

• missions

• pueblos

• presidios

• none of the above

Read each of the qualities of California settlements. Which settlement spread Catholicism?

• missions

• pueblos

• presidios

• none of the above

Read each of the qualities of California settlements. Which settlement was a military fort?

• missions

• pueblos

• presidios

• none of the above