History Quiz

What is an artifact?

• A territory ruled by a country in another land

• An object made or used by people in the past

• The flow of water in one direction

• A journey to explore unknown places

What is a colony?

• A religious community where native peoples were taught to become Christians

• A territory ruled by a country in another land

• A narrow strip of water joining two larger bodies of water

• A farming community

What does the term "current" refer to?

• The flow of water in one direction

• A fort set up to protect a mission

• Land that is surrounded on three sides by water

• A journey to explore unknown places

What is an expedition?

• A farming community

• A journey to explore unknown places

• A narrow strip of water joining two larger bodies of water

• A fort set up to protect a mission

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What is a mission?

• A religious community where native peoples were taught to become Christians

• Land that is surrounded on three sides by water

• A territory ruled by a country in another land

• The flow of water in one direction

What is a peninsula?

• A narrow strip of water joining two larger bodies of water

• Land that is surrounded on three sides by water

• A fort set up to protect a mission

• A journey to explore unknown places

What is a presidio?

• A fort set up to protect a mission

• A farming community

• An object made or used by people in the past

• The flow of water in one direction

What is a pueblo?

• A farming community

• A journey to explore unknown places

• A religious community where native peoples were taught to become Christians

• A narrow strip of water joining two larger bodies of water

What is a strait?

• A narrow strip of water joining two larger bodies of water

• Land that is surrounded on three sides by water

• A territory ruled by a country in another land

• A fort set up to protect a mission

Why did European explorers come to California?

• To establish military bases in the region.
• To escape from political turmoil in Europe.
• To search for new trade routes, wealth like silver and gold, and resources.

• To spread religious beliefs among Native Americans.