WorksheetsCalifornia Studies Wk. 15
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the name of the trail of missions from San Diego to the San Francisco Bay?
Serra Trail
El Camino Real
The Royal Trail
El Salinas Trail
Who did José de Gálvez give the job of converting American Indians to the Catholic Church?
Gaspar de Portola
Father Junípero Serra
Alberto Trescony
Pope Francis
What was the main goal of the Spanish missions in California?
to convert the American Indians to the Catholic Church
to establish beautiful landmarks up and down the coast of the state
to provide a place to grow new crops in the area
to provide housing for the wealthy members of the community
Why did the Spanish build presidios?
They were used as small farming communities.
They watched over the missions and kept them safe.
They were used as housing for American Indians who converted to the Catholic Church.
They were used to store weapons and extra supplies
What did the Spanish government offer to those that would come and live in the pueblos?
free land
supplies
farm animals
all of the above
How many Spanish missions are in California, and what is the name of the first one?
There are 21 Spanish missions. The frst one is Mission San Diego de Alcala.
There are 21 Spanish missions. The first one is Mission San Jose
There are 19 Spanish missions. The first one is Villa de Branciforte.
There are 19 Spanish missions. The frst one is Mission San Gabriel
Which famous author was born and raised in Salinas, California?
Ernest Hemingway
John Steinbeck
William Faulkner
Arthur Miller
Natural protection from a disease is called
illness
immunity
disease
great health
A religious ceremony used to rid people of their sins is called
prayer
baptism
Holy Trinity
confessions
A religious settlement is called
a presidio
a pueblo
a mission
a village
A Spanish farming community is called
a presidio
a pueblo
a mission
a settlement
A Spanish military fort is called
a pueblo
a presidio
a mission
an army base
To persuade someone to change religions is
to convert them.
to imprison them.
to baptize them.
to take their confessions.
Who was canonized as a saint in 2015 ?
Father Junipero Serra
Gaspar de Portola
John Steinbeck
Mission San Diego de Alcala
What is a depot?
a place where goods are kept
a bus station
a railroad station
all of the above
What is harbor?
a place where boats park
a place where the Spanish built their presidios
to give shelter to
all of the above
Check all the synonyms for disease.
illness
recuperation
ailment
occupation
sickness
A confession is when you tell the (a) about something.
A group of people or cities ruled by one supreme leader is called...
a country
a mission
a city-state
an empire
What is California City that started out as the first Spanish mission?
Salinas
San Diego
Sacramento
San Francisco
