5. The First Europeans

What does the word 'Conquistador' mean in Spanish?

• Explorer
• Missionary
• Conqueror
• Trader

What culture describes the ancient American Indians in the Southeastern United States?

• Mississippian
• Inca
• Aztec
• Maya

Who was one of the first European explorers of North America?

• Vasco da Gama
• Hernando De Soto
• Christopher Columbus
• Ferdinand Magellan

What did De Soto die of?

• Fever
• Injury
• Starvation
• Poisoning

What was the first state De Soto explored?

• Florida
• California
• Texas
• New York

What was De Soto's first name?

• Diego
• Juan
• Hernando
• Pedro

Where was the location of De Soto's famous battle?

• Mabila
• Chichen Itza
• Tenochtitlan
• Cahokia

What city is also known as Mound City?

• Memphis
• St. Louis
• Chicago
• Cahokia

Where did De Soto go when he was 14 years old?

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Peru
• Panama

What nationality was De Soto?

• French
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• English