Unit 2 - Lesson 1: Spanish Explorers in Florida

________ is a Spanish explorer.

• A conquistador

• A sailor

• A pirate

• A king

When did the first conquistador came to Florida?

• 1492

• 1513

• 1600

• 1960

What is a colony?

• A place to visit on vacation.

• A land far away.

• A place that is ruled by another country.

• A mountani range.

Why did European countries set up colonies?

• Colonies brought wealth and power to the ruling countries.

• Colonies were a place to learn about interesting plants and animals.

• Colonies supplied wheat to the ruling country.

• Setting up colonies gave explorers something to do.

Why did the conquistadors explore?

• They wanted gold.

• They wanted to begin new colonies.

• They wanted to tell people about their religon.

• All of the above.

_______ are resources that come from Earth.

• Goods

• Natural resources

• Unnatural resources

• Services

How were Alvar nunez Cabeza de Vaca and Esteban Dorantes connected?

• They both lived in Florida.

• They both came to Florida in 1513.

• They both were part of the expedition of Panfilo de Narvaez.

• They both were part of the expedition of Hernando de Soto.

_______ is a journey for a special purpose.

• An expedition

• A trip

• A voyage

• A walk

Why did Juan Ponce de Leon come to Florida?

• To sail in the Gulf of Mexico.

• To learn about the Native Americans there.

• To explore new areas and find gold.

• To find the Fountain of Youth.

Why did Hernando de Soto explore Florida?

• For religious freedom.

• To learn about the animals there.

• To use his new weapon.

• For gold.