(6) U3 C2 L1 Quiz

Who was the first European explorer to explore the lower part of the Mississippi River?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

In what year did Hernando de Soto's expedition begin?

• 1492 CE

• 1538 CE

• 1541 CE

• 1762 CE

What was Hernando de Soto searching for during his exploration?

• Spices

• Gold and other precious metals

• New trade routes

• New lands for settlement

Match the reasons with why the French considered Louisiana too remote for steady trade with European countries.

• Lack of overland trade routes.

• It was considered too remote at the time for steady trade.

• Distance from major sea routes.

• It was too far from the Atlantic Ocean.

• Absence of exploitable materials.

• It had no natural resources.

• Perception of remoteness.

• It was not easily accessible by land.

Describe the significance of the Natchitoches settlement in the Spanish colony of Louisiana.

• It was a major port for European trade.

• It was an important post for trade with Mexico and Native Americans.

• It was the capital of the Spanish colony.

• It was a military fort.

Analyze the impact of Hernando de Soto's death on his expedition.

• The expedition ended immediately.

• The crew continued west and eventually returned to the Mississippi River.

• The crew returned to Europe.

• The expedition was taken over by another explorer.

Evaluate the reasons why the French envisioned Louisiana as a busy port colony.

• Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

• Its location along the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

• Its rich natural resources.

• Its large population.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Fontainebleau in 1762 regarding Louisiana?

• Louisiana became a British colony.

• Louisiana became a Spanish colony.

• Louisiana gained independence.

• Louisiana was divided between France and Spain.

How did the Spanish exploration of Louisiana differ from the French exploration in terms of time?

• The Spanish explored Louisiana after the French.

• The Spanish explored Louisiana before the French.

• Both explored at the same time.

• Neither explored Louisiana.

Predict how the early exploration of the Mississippi River might have influenced later European colonization efforts in North America.

• It discouraged further exploration due to conflicts with Native Americans.

• It provided valuable information about the geography and resources of the region.

• It led to immediate colonization by multiple European countries.

• It had no influence on later colonization efforts.