Mission Life

Where is the Queen of the Missions?

• San Luis Obispo

• Santa Barbara

• San Diego

• San Francisco

Who was the founder of the Mission chain?

• Juan Bautista

• Gaspar de Portola

• Junipero Serra

• King Carlos of Spain

What was the purpose of California missions?

• to convert Native Californians to Christianity and create loyal Spanish subjects

• to protect Spanish settlements from attacks of enemy ships

• provide food for the settlements

• collect riches in Alta California

What did cattle provide the missions of California? Check all that apply.

• hides

• Horns to be grounded for medicine.

• tallow used for soap and candles

• milk, cheese and meat

Check the causes that led to the missions closing down in

• The buildings were collapsing due to frequent earthquakes.

• The Spanish padres often unintentionally gave American Indians diseases and many died.

• When Mexico broke away from Spain, the missions were losing their importance.

• Mission land was taken by the government to pay soldiers and citizens.

What European ways did the Native Americans learn while living at the missions?

• Earthquake and fire safety

• growing fruits and vegetables

• ranching

• construction

Missions were established in Texas by

Catholic priests. These priests

believed that they should spread

___________ to the people that

lived in Texas. They intended to

convert Native Americans and to

establish permanent

______________ for Spain.

Which words complete the paragraph above?

• religion...jobs

• Christianity...safety

• Christianity...settlements

• wealth...settlements

Native Americans came to the missions for ALL these reasons except?

• Curiosity

• Spirituality, Ceremonies, Music

• Sharing Cultures

• Learn how to hunt

What main religion were the Friars teaching to the Native Americans?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What was the primary purpose of the 'Mission Life' initiative in historical contexts?

• To convert indigenous populations to Christianity

• To establish trade routes

• To explore new territories

• To develop agricultural techniques