Social Studies Weekly

Why was living at a mission difficult for the American Indians (Native Americans) of California?

• The American Indians were bored and had little to do.

• The American Indians were forced to work, give up their way of life for the Spanish way, and were often mistreated.

• The American Indians were wanting to hunt and gather food.

• The American Indians weren't used to living indoors and preferred the outdoors.

While living at the mission, American Indians were taught about the European way of life, including _________________________.

• growing fruits and vegetables

• ranching

• construction

• all of the above

How were bells used each day at the mission?

• The bells indicated it was time for the American Indians to return to their own villages.

• The bells gave cues for when it was time to move from one activity to another—like waking up, praying, eating and resting.

• The bells were a sign that there was a special event, like a baptism or a marriage.

• The bells warned of an attack by English pirates.

Adjusting to the expectations of the missions was often difficult for the American Indians because they were not used to _______________________________.

• going to bed early

• giving thanks for meals

• keeping schedules and following rules

• cleaning up after other people

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Which species of cattle was raised at the Spanish missions of California?

• Hereford

• Black Angus

• Longhorn

• Holstein

What was one reason the Spanish missions closed down?

• The Spanish decided the missions were too big.

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

• The American Indians mysteriously disappeared.

• The American Indians decided to travel to the eastern part of the United States.

Across 2: river marking the border between North Korea and China (look in the article "The Korean War" and then in the section of the article called "China Joins the War")

• Yalu

• Free

• Kong

Across 4: North Korea was supported by the __________________ Union (look in the article "When Two Superpowers Collide")

• Soviet

• American

• China

Across 6: General who led the U.N. forces against North Korea (look in the article "The Korean War" and in the section called "America Enters the War")

• Truman

• Eisenhower

• MacArthur

Down 1: place where treaty ending the Korean War was signed (look in the article "The Korean War" and in the section called "Panmunjom Armistice")

• South Korea

• Seoul

• Panmunjom