U9L6 Quiz

What was Francisco Vasquez de Coronado searching for in the American Southwest?

• The Fountain of Youth

• The Seven Cities of Cibola

• The Lost City of Atlantis

• The Northwest Passage

What did Coronado describe as "cows" in his letter to the King of Spain?

• Horses

• Sheep

• Bison

• Goats

Why did Coronado decide to go to Quivira?

• He wanted to find new trade routes.

• He was curious about the reports of gold.

• He was ordered by the King to explore.

• He wanted to meet new Native tribes.

What can you infer about the Querechos from Coronado's description?

• They were farmers who grew crops.

• They were nomadic and followed the bison.

• They lived in permanent stone houses.

• They were skilled metalworkers.

What was one of the challenges Coronado faced while traveling across the plains?

• Lack of food

• Hostile Native tribes

• Lack of water and firewood

• Dangerous wildlife

What did Coronado find when he reached Quivira?

• Cities with streets paved with gold

• Large stone houses

• Small grass huts and few people

• A bustling marketplace

What can you infer about Coronado's feelings towards the Native people he met?

• He admired their culture and way of life.

• He was indifferent to their presence.

• He saw them as subjects of the Spanish crown.

• He feared them and avoided contact.

Why did Coronado send a piece of copper back to the viceroy of New Spain?

• To show the wealth he found

• To prove he reached Quivira

• To request more supplies

• To demonstrate the lack of gold

What motivated Coronado to continue his journey despite the hardships?

• The promise of wealth and gold

• The desire to map new territories

• The need to find a new home

• The search for new allies

Summarize the outcome of Coronado's expedition to Quivira.

• He found the Seven Cities of Cibola and returned with riches.

• He discovered new lands but found no gold.

• He established a new Spanish colony.

• He was captured by Native tribes and never returned.