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Chapter 3 Quiz Missions and Mexican Rule

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Junipero Serra founds __________Mission in Alta California.

a)

21

b)

10

c)

9

d)

5

2.

Mexico fights for independence from __________________.

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

United States

d)

Russia

3.

During Spanish rule, Alta California _______________.

a)

was a Spanish Colony.

b)

had a large Indian population and few European Missionaries and soldiers.

c)

Missions were under control of Catholic Missionaries.

d)

All of the above

4.

During Mexican rule Alta California, ___________________.

a)

was NOT part of Mexico.

b)

the mission land was still under Catholic Church rule.

c)

many Indians lived and worked at Ranchos.

d)

Indians were not allowed to own land.

5.

When the California Indians revolted against the Spanish, they____________.

a)

burned the land.

b)

took over the missions.

c)

attacked violently and killed missionaries.

d)

gave up easily to the Spanish.

6.

Which of the following words mean military fort?

a)

mission

b)

presidio

c)

diseno

d)

rancho

7.

Another word for indigenous is______________.

a)

missionary

b)

native

c)

in the ground

d)

immigrant

8.

Which of the following led directly to the secularization of Spanish missions in California?

a)

Indian revolts at several missions

b)

Increased immigration from the United States

c)

Mexican Independence

d)

A declining number of missionaries

9.

Why did the Mexican government issue land grants in the early 1800's? Select all that apply.

a)

To reward the loyalty of Californios

b)

To attract settlers to California

c)

To take all of the land away from the Catholic Church

d)

To make money

10.

Who could apply a land grant? Select all that are true.

a)

Mexican citizens

b)

Members of the Catholic Church

c)

A man, no women allowed.

d)

A person with a map of the land.