Week #10, Article 5: Daily Life in Spanish Missions

Which of the following was NOT one of the main activities that people engaged in at the missions?

• education

• religious activities

• oil production

• work

What was the most important crop grown at the missions?

• beans

• melons

• corn

• wheat

Why were the missions surrounded by four large stone walls?

• to keep people in the missions

• to prevent storm damage

• to prevent flooding

• to protect the settlers

Each mission was designed with four large stone walls that surrounded buildings, homes, and _________.

• offices

• stores

• waterways

• mountains

Many missions also raised livestock that included cattle, chickens, goats, and _____.

• dogs

• pigs

• sheep

• ducks

True or False: Religious celebrations were held throughout the year at the missions.

• True

• False

What was the primary goals of the missions?

• to raise a family

• to convert American Indians to Christianity and to provide settlers with religious services and instruction

• to raise cattle

• to learn a skill