Chapter 3 Test Review 4th

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Why did the Spanish want to find the Strait of Anian?

Back

To make trading with Asia easier

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What was the "Strait of Anian"? Where did the Spanish think this passage was located?

Back

It was supposed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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Which tribe did Hernando Cortes conquer? What helped him to win the battle with this tribe?

Back

Cortez conquered the Aztecs and they thought he was a god.

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What is a peninsula?

Back

Land that has water almost all the way around it.

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The island northwest of New Spain was thought to be an island, but it was not an island. What was it instead?

Back

a peninsula

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Who was the first Spanish explorer to go to Alta California?

Back

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first to explorer Alta California.

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Which bay did Sebatian Vizcaino lie about to the King of Spain? What did he say this bay was?

Back

Monterey Bay was "The best port that could be desired."

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Who started the first missions in California?

Back

Junipero Serra

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Why did most people travel to California by sea rather than by land?

Back

The land routes were too difficult.

Front

What is a primary source? Give an example of a good primary source.

Back

A record made by people who were there when the event took place. A diary is a good example.