Hernando de Soto

When and where was Hernando de Soto born?

• 1980, North America

• 1500, Spain

• 1500, France

Which statement describes Hernando de Soto as a young boy?

• He wanted to be an explorer.

• He loved school and wanted to be a teacher.

• He wanted to build ships for expeditions.

In 1531, Hernando de Soto went on an expedition to ___ with Francisco Pizarro.

• Australia

• Florida

• Peru

Hernando de Soto showed bravery when he ___.

• went on each expedition

• discovered the Pacific Ocean

• led an attack to capture the Inca's capital city

Hernando and his men explored the southeastern United States in search of ___ and ___.

• spices

• gold

• riches

• Northwest passage

Describe Hernando's character traits while dealing with the native people.

• bold and demanding

• kind and caring

• generous and helpful

Hernando was the first European to ___.

• fly in an airplane

• cross the Mississippi River

• go on an expedition

True or False: Hernando de Soto treated many Native American tribes poorly and took many captive.

• True

• False