Conquistadors in the North

Multiple Choice

Which Spanish explorer's route covered the greatest distance across what is now the United States, according to the map?

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo

Open Ended

What was the significance of Spanish exploration routes in shaping the history and culture of North America?

Multiple Choice

Which areas did Ponce de León explore during his 1513 expedition, as shown on the map?

• Florida, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

• Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona

• California and Oregon

• Mexico and Central America

Open Ended

Based on the images, what were some challenges faced by Spanish explorers during their expeditions in North America?

Fill in the Blanks

Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition traveled through present-day

, Oklahoma, and Kansas.