Spanish Conquistadors

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Which Spanish explorer is credited with the discovery of Florida?

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Juan Ponce de León

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What was Hernán Cortés's primary goal in Mexico?

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To conquer the Aztecs and gain wealth

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Which civilization did Francisco Pizarro conquer in South America? Options: a. The Aztecs, b. The Mayans, c. The Incas, d. The Olmecs

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The Incas

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What was a major consequence of Spanish exploration for Native American populations?

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Significant population decline due to disease

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What did the Spanish initially believe about the Seven Cities of Cibola?

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They were rich in gold and treasures

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Which explorer's journey led to the first European settlement in the United States?

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Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

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7. What was the main reason for the failure of the Narváez expedition?

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Disappearance of Narváez at sea

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Poor agricultural prospects and hostile natives resulted in many Spanish explorers initially ignoring Florida after early expeditions

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Agree

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What was the result of Hernando de Soto's expedition in search of gold?

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Discovered no significant treasures

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Which explorer is known for his exploration of the Grand Canyon and the Great Plains?

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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado