Missions, Presidios, and Pueblos

What were presidios?

• Walking and riding paths

• Farming communities

• Religious and educational institutions

• Military forts

Who led the pueblos?

• An alcalde or mayor

• A governor

• A priest

• A military general

What was El Camino Real?

• A military fort

• A farming community

• A mission

• A walking and riding path

Who initiated the establishment of 9 missions in California?

• Father Junipero Serra

• Native American leaders

• The King of Spain

• Local settlers

What was the primary purpose of missions?

• To serve as military bases

• To spread Christianity and educate Native Americans

• To trade with other colonies

• To govern the settlers

What led to a dramatic decline in the indigenous population?

• Natural disasters

• Wars with other colonies

• Diseases introduced by colonists

• Famine

Which of the following cities started as a pueblo?

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• San Diego

What was the role of soldiers stationed at presidios?

• To build roads

• To teach at missions

• To farm the land

• To maintain security

How were pueblos essential to the settlers?

• Providing education

• Serving as religious centers

• Agricultural production

• Defending against threats

13. Neophytes are people that are new to the Catholic faith.

• True

• False