Coronado's Expeditions and Discoveries

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, a Spanish explorer, embarked on a quest for the Seven Cities of Gold in the American Southwest. Despite not finding gold, his expeditions led to significant discoveries, including the Grand Canyon, and interactions with native cultures. Although deemed a failure at the time, Coronado's journeys provided valuable geographical and cultural insights.

What was Francisco Vasquez de Coronado primarily known for?

• Leading a successful expedition to Asia

• Becoming the first governor of New Spain

• Discovering the Grand Canyon

• Finding the Seven Cities of Gold

Where was Coronado born?

• Barcelona

• Mexico City

• Madrid

• Salamanca

What significant position did Coronado hold in New Spain?

• Chief Navigator

• Governor of Nueva Galicia

• Military General

• Treasurer

What was the main goal of Coronado's expedition in 1540?

• To find the Seven Cities of Gold

• To convert native peoples to Christianity

• To map the American Southwest

• To establish trade routes

Which modern-day states did Coronado's expedition reach?

• California and Nevada

• Texas and Oklahoma

• Arizona and New Mexico

• Kansas and Nebraska

What did Coronado's expeditions contribute to despite not finding gold?

• New trade routes

• Military alliances

• Geographic and cultural knowledge

• Religious conversions

Which natural wonder did Coronado's expedition discover?

• Niagara Falls

• The Grand Canyon

• Mount Rushmore

• Yellowstone National Park

What was the outcome of Coronado's expeditions upon his return?

• He was celebrated as a hero

• He was financially ruined

• He was appointed as a king

• He discovered a new continent

How are Coronado's expeditions viewed in retrospect?

• As a significant contribution to exploration

• As a complete failure

• As a minor success

• As irrelevant to history

When did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado die?

• 1570

• 1542

• 1560

• 1554