Texas and European Exploration

Front

Which European explorer built Fort St. Louis near present-day Galveston?

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La Salle

Front

Who was the first European explorer to map the Texas coastline?

Back

Pineda

Front

What European explorer are the Americas named after?

Back

Vespucci

Front

Who was the first European explorer to come to the Americas?

Back

Erickson

Front

What year did Columbus land in the Americas?

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1492

Front

What is a conquistador?

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conqueror

Front

What is a conquistador more likely to be seeking?

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gold

Front

Which country sent the most explorers to the Americas? Options: France, England, Spain, Netherlands

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Spain

Front

The Spanish introduction of these animals transformed the life of many native groups. Options: horses, dogs, elephants, pigs

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horses

Front

La Salle was sent by King Louis the 14th, of which European Country?

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France