Explorers of the Americas

Which explorer discovered North and South America in 1492?

• Columbus

• Cortes

• Pineda

• Coronado

Who mapped the Texas coast in 1519 and claimed the land for Spain?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Cortes

• Pineda

• Coronado

Which explorer was shipwrecked and lived with the natives as a shaman and trader?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Cortes

• Pineda

• Coronado

Who defeated the Aztecs and built Mexico City on top of Aztec ruins?

• Columbus

• Cortes

• Pineda

• Coronado

Which explorer searched for Cibola, the legendary cities of gold and silver?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Cortes

• Pineda

• Coronado

What was Coronado looking for?

• Boats

• Gold

• Missions

• Cabeza de Vaca