California Missions Quick Quiz

What was the primary goal of establishing the California missions?

• To trade with local indigenous tribes

• To protect the land for Spain

• To find gold

• To convert Native Americans to the Roman Catholic faith

Which mission is known for the swallows that migrate there?

• Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

• Mission San Juan Capistrano

• Mission San Diego de Alcala

• Mission Santa Barbara

Who was buried at Mission Santa Barbara?

• Saint Claire of Assisi

• Juana Maria

• Father Junipero Serra

• King Louis IX of France

What unique feature does Mission San Juan Bautista have?

• It was the last mission built

• It has the largest vineyard

• It is built in the shape of a cross

• The sun's rays light up the altar during solstices

Which mission was built without the prior approval of the Catholic Church?

• Mission San Luis Rey de Francia

• Mission San Rafael Arcangel

• Mission Santa Ynez

• Mission San Francisco Solano

How many California Missions are in the Mission system?

Mission San Diego de Alcala is near San Diego bay. What was the FIRST name given to San Diego bay?

• San Rafael Bay

• San Arroyo Bay

• San Diego Bay

• San Miguel Bay

If there were bears near this mission, What California Region is this mission located near?

• Coast

• Mountains

• Central Valley

• Desert

What does looted mean in this sentence. "The townspeople looted the mission."

• Stole things

• Destroyed it

• Moved in

• Decorated

What is one thing that you learned about the California Missions?