AGE OF CONTACT History Quiz

Which of La Salle's actions caused conflict with Spain?

• He befriended Native tribes living in Texas.

• He built a French fort in Texas.

• He converted Natives to Christianity.

• He was the first to discover Cibola.

Which explorer searched for Cibola and explored the southwestern U.S.?

• Hernan Cortes

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Who explored Texas and lived among the Karankawa?

• Hernan Cortes

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

What did the explorers believe about the country they were entering?

• It was full of riches

• It was dangerous

• It was as they had been told

• It was uninhabited

Which group represents the Spanish soldier-explorers who hoped to claim wealth and territory during the Age of Contact?

• Shamands

• Empresarios

• Friars

• Conquistadors

Why is the year 1519 significant in Texas history?

• Native Americans forced all Europeans out of Texas.

• The English established colonies along the Atlantic coast.

• Fort St. Louis was built in honor of the first king of Texas

• The first reliable map of the Texas coastline was created.

What was one result of the Spanish explorer's experiences in Texas?

• Fueled further exploration in North America

• Caused Spain to lose interest in the New World

• Helped establish the first Spanish settlement in Texas

• Led to the discovery of gold

What was Cibola AND what role did it play in European exploration of Texas?

• A mythical city that led explorers to Texas

• A Spanish fort in Texas

• A Native American tribe in Texas

• A river in Texas

Which conquistador established Spanish rule in Mexico and parts of Texas?

• A. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

• B. Christopher Columbus

• C. Hernan Cortes

• D. Rene-Robert Cavelier la Salle

(a)   and his people survived a storm and the ​ (b)   came to their rescue with ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   .

• Hernán Cortés

• Cristopher Columbus

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• Karankawa
• fish
• roots
• bison
• cow
• pastries