California's Spanish Missions Flashcard

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Match the vocabulary term to the correct definition: Rancho ____

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Spanish word for ranches; large pieces of land

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Belfry

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Part of a church where the bells are; bell tower

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Match the vocabulary term to the correct definition: Revolt ____

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Attempts to end someone’s authority

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Traditions ____

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Ways of thinking or doing something that have been done by a particular group for a long time

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What region were most of the missions located in?

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Coastal

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How did geography affect the missions?

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The climate had to be mild to raise crops and animals.

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Which of the following was a primary purpose of the missions? To explore new territories, To convert Native Americans to Christianity, To establish trade routes, To build military forts

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To convert Native Americans to Christianity

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Which of the following best describes the daily life at a mission? Relaxed and leisurely, Focused on religious and agricultural work, Primarily involved in trade, Centered around military training

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Focused on religious and agricultural work

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What was the role of the Spanish priests in the missions?

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To teach and convert the Native Americans

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Which of the following was a challenge faced by the missions? Frequent attacks by pirates, Harsh weather conditions, Lack of water resources, Isolation from other settlements

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Isolation from other settlements