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spanish california study guide
Question | Answer |
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Who founded the first Missions in Alta California? | Father Junipero Serra |
Who was the governer of New Spain who traveled with Father Serra to establish the first Mission in Alta California. | Gaspar de Portola |
Explorer who discovered the New World in 1492? | Christopher Columbus |
Who conquered the Aztec Indians? | Hernando Cortes |
Who discovered Monterey Bay? | Sebastion Vizcaino |
Who was the English Explorer who threatened New Spain? | Sir Francis Drake |
Who was the first explorer to explore Alta California? | Juan Cabrillo |
What was the road that connected all the Missions in California? | El Camino Real |
Where do Indians come to live and learn the Catholic Faith? | Missions |
How many types of settlements were in Alta California? | Three |
How many mission were there, how far away from eachother and what road were they connected by? | 21 Missions, One day apart, Connected by El Camino Real |
What were Spanish forts in California? | Presidios |
How many presidios were there? | Four |
What were towns where Spanish settlers lived? | Pueblos |
Where and when was the first pueblo? | San Jose in 1777. |
What were the five spanish contributions to California? | 1. Religion (catholic) 2. Language 3. Roads 4. Towns 5. Skills (weaving and farming) |