Pre-assessment Quiz: California Missions

What is a mission in the context of California history?

• A military campaign during the American Revolution.
• A political movement advocating for California's independence.
• A type of agricultural crop grown in California.
• A religious settlement established by Spanish colonizers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Who were the primary people involved in the establishment of the California Missions?

• Native Americans
• British explorers
• French settlers
• Spanish Franciscan friars

Which country was responsible for building the California Missions?

• Portugal
• France
• Spain
• Mexico

How many mission were established in California?

• 15
• 10
• 25
• 21

Name one famous mission in California.

What was the main purpose of California Missions?

• To promote trade and commerce with Native Americans.
• To establish English control over the region.
• To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish control over the region.
• To provide education and healthcare to Native Americans.

Living quarters for the Native Americans at the missions were called

What impact did the California Missions have on the Native American population?

• The California Missions had a negative impact on the Native American population.
• The California Missions completely wiped out the Native American population.
• The California Missions had a positive impact on the Native American population.
• The California Missions had no impact on the Native American population.

Name one lasting legacy or structure associated with the California Missions?

• The Golden Gate Bridge
• The Hollywood Sign
• The Statue of Liberty
• Mission San Juan Capistrano's Bell Wall

The main building material used in constructing the missions was