Spanish Conquistadors

Which Spanish explorer is credited with the discovery of Florida

• a. Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• b. Hernán Cortés

• c. Juan Ponce de León

• d. Ferdinand Magellan

What was Hernán Cortés's primary goal in Mexico?

• a. To establish trade routes

• b. To conquer the Aztecs and gain wealth

• c. To spread Christianity peacefully

• d. To return to Spain with new plants and animals

3. Which civilization did Francisco Pizarro conquer in South America?

• a. The Aztecs

• b. The Mayans

• c. The Incas

• d. The Olmecs

4. What was a major consequence of Spanish exploration for Native American populations?

• a. Increase in trade opportunities
  

• b. Significant population decline due to disease

• c. Establishment of peaceful alliances

• d. Growth of agricultural practices

What did the Spanish initially believe about the Seven Cities of Cibola?

Which explorer's journey led to the first European settlement in the United States?

• a. Hernando de Soto

• b. Hernán Cortés

• c. Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

• d. Lucas Vasquez de Ayllón

7. What was the main reason for the failure of the Narváez expedition?

• a. Hostile encounters with French settlers
  

• b. Lack of interest in exploration
  

• c. Disappearance of Narváez at sea
  

• d. Discovery of gold

Poor agricultural prospects and hostile natives resulted in many Spanish explorers initially ignoring Florida after early expeditions

• Agree

• Disagree

What was the result of Hernando de Soto's expedition in search of gold?

• a. Found immense wealth
  

• b. Established peaceful relations with tribes
  

• c. Discovered no significant treasures
  

• d. Built permanent settlements

Which explorer is known for his exploration of the Grand Canyon and the Great Plains?