Hernando De Soto: Number 2

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The term conquistador means

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conqueror

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Who was the first European credited with exploring the interior of Georgia?

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Hernando De Soto

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De Soto was from the country of

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Spain

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What was De Soto searching for in Georgia? Options: trade route to China, the Northwest Passage, gold, fountain of youth

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gold

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Which BEST represents the motivating factors for a conquistador in De Soto’s expedition? Options: seeking religious freedom, establishing trade with the Native Americans, finding large amounts of gold and winning glory in battle and conquest, converting natives to Christianity

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finding large amounts of gold and winning glory in battle and conquest

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What affect did Hernando De Soto’s expedition have on Native Americans?

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Native Americans died of disease and warfare.

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According to the map, what geographic region of the state did De Soto first enter Georgia as he travelled north from his base in Florida? Options: Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Appalachian Plateau, Ridge & Valley

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Coastal Plain