Spanish Explorers of California

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What is a conquistador?

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a Spanish soldier

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What do you call a journey of exploration? Options: a colony, Viscaino, an expedition, California

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an expedition

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What is a colony?

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a place ruled by another country

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What is an empire?

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a large territory where different groups of people are ruled by a single country or ruler

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What were most explorers looking for? Options: The Strait of Anian, gold, California, safe harbors for their ships

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The Strait of Anian

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What is the Strait of Anian?

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a shortcut to Asia

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What is a viceroy?

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a ruler picked by a king

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Which explorer died of a broken arm or leg? Options: Viscaino, Cortes, Cabrillo, Ferrelo

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Cabrillo

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Who took over for Cabrillo after he died? Options: Viscaino, Cortes, Ferrelo, Ms. Guidi

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Ferrelo

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Which explorer was a pirate who stole gold from the Spanish? Options: Viscaino, Drake, Cabrillo, Cermeno

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Drake