SS- Ch. 2, Flashcard 2

Front

The King of Spain chose Hernando de Soto to head to Florida and make a settlement.

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True

Front

Did Hernando de Soto find gold and riches as he explored the "new world"?

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False

Front

After a terrible battle with the natives, de Soto decided to return North and search for the gold he hadn't found. During his travels, he came across what river?

Back

Mississippi River

Front

Shortly after returning to the Mississippi River, de Soto fell ill with a fever and died.

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True

Front

What were conquistadors?

Back

Spanish soldiers/conquerors

Front

Where did De Soto serve as a governor between his exploration in South America and North America? Options: Cuba, Florida, Tenochtitlan, Spain.

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Cuba

Front

What North American river was De Soto the first European to cross?

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Mississippi

Front

Which Spanish conquistador took control of the Inca Empire in Peru?

Back

Francisco Pizarro

Front

Conquered the Aztec  Claimed Mexico for Spain Wanted riches for himself and Spain Wanted to spread the Catholic Faith Options: Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, Hernando de Soto, Francisco Pizarro, Hernan Cortes

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Hernan Cortes

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Conquered Peru/Inca

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Francisco Pizarro