Exploring Mission La Purisima Quiz Ports Virtual Field Trip

When was Mission La Purísima Concepción originally founded?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1804

• 1821

What is the significance of El Camino Real in relation to the missions?

• It was a trade route for gold.

• It connected the missions along the California coast.

• It was a path for migrating animals.

• It was a river used for transportation.

In what year was Mission La Purísima Concepción rebuilt after an earthquake?

• 1804

• 1812

• 1820

• 1834

When did the mission era come to an end?

• 1821

• 1834

• 1848

• 1850

How did the missions impact the culture of California?

• They introduced new farming techniques and crops.

• They were primarily military outposts.

• They had no significant impact.

• They were centers for gold mining.

What was a typical daily activity for Native Americans at the mission?

• Mining for gold

• Farming and tending to livestock

• Sailing on ships

• Building railroads

What was the main building material used in constructing the missions?

• Wood

• Adobe bricks

• Steel

• Glass

Which of the following best describes the end of the mission era?

• The missions were abandoned and left to decay.

• The missions were converted into schools.

• The missions were secularized and their lands distributed.

• The missions were turned into military bases.

What was one of the challenges faced by the missions?

• Frequent attacks by pirates

• Earthquakes and natural disasters

• Lack of interest from the Spanish government

• Competition with large cities