How did La Salle’s actions affect Spanish colonization efforts in Texas?

They caused Spain to take Texas colonization more seriously.

They made Spain less interested in Texas.

They led to the end of Spanish exploration.

Why is Cabeza de Vaca’s journal considered important in the history of Texas exploration?

It encouraged other explorers to come to Texas.

It described the geography of the Pacific Ocean.

What was the main goal of Coronado’s expedition in the panhandle of Texas?

To find Cibola, the Seven Cities of Gold

Explain why the term “Sea of Grass” is an appropriate description for the Great Plains.

Because it is a vast, flat area covered in grass

Because it is surrounded by forests

How did the search for the “3 G’s” (Gold, Glory, God) shape the actions of Spanish explorers in Texas?

It motivated them to explore, conquer, and convert.

It made them focus only on trade.

It caused them to avoid contact with Native Americans.

It led them to settle only in coastal areas.

Compare the motivations of Spanish and French explorers in Texas based on the information provided.

Spanish sought Gold, Glory, and God; French sought to claim land for France.

Both were only interested in mapping the land.

Both wanted to find the Seven Cities of Gold.

Both were only interested in converting Native Americans.

Analyze how Cabeza de Vaca’s survival among the Karankawa might have influenced later Spanish exploration.

It provided valuable information and encouraged more expeditions.

It discouraged further exploration.

It led to the abandonment of Texas.

It resulted in conflict with the French.

Evaluate the impact of La Salle’s claim of Texas for France on the relationship between Spain and France in North America.

It made Spain more determined to control Texas.

It caused France to leave North America.

It led to immediate peace between the two countries.

Using evidence from the explorers’ experiences, explain why many expeditions failed to find what they were searching for in Texas.

Because the resources and cities they sought did not exist

Because the land was already fully explored

Because they were not motivated

Because they only traveled by sea

Explorers of Texas History Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who mapped the coast of Texas in 1519?

Cabeza de Vaca

Pineda

Coronado

La Salle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer was shipwrecked among the Karankawa and survived in the Americas for almost 8 years?

Moscoso

Cabeza de Vaca

Coronado

La Salle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who coined the term “Sea of Grass” for the Great Plains?

Pineda

Coronado

Moscoso

La Salle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer claimed Texas for France?

La Salle

Pineda

Cabeza de Vaca

Moscoso

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are the “3 G’s” that motivated European exploration?

Gold, Guns, Grapes

Gold, Glory, God

Guns, Glory, Grapes

Gold, Grapes, God

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who took over the expedition after Hernan de Soto’s death?

Coronado

Moscoso

Pineda

La Salle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is a conquistador?

A French explorer

A Spanish conqueror and adventurer

A Native American leader

A British colonist

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Explorers of Texas History Quiz

20 questions

Who mapped the coast of Texas in 1519?

Which explorer was shipwrecked among the Karankawa and survived in the Americas for almost 8 years?

Who coined the term “Sea of Grass” for the Great Plains?

Which explorer claimed Texas for France?

What are the “3 G’s” that motivated European exploration?

Who took over the expedition after Hernan de Soto’s death?

What is a conquistador?

Which explorer’s journal encouraged other explorers to come to Texas?

Which explorer searched for a route to the Pacific that was never found?

Which Spanish explorer looked for Cibola in the panhandle of Texas?

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