Cabeza de Vaca

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a main reason for Spain's exploration of the Americas, as shown by the map and text?

• To find a water route to Asia

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish trade with Africa

• To conquer England

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In what year did de Pineda map the Texas coast?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were motivations for Spanish exploration of the Americas?

• Gold

• God

• Glory

• Farming

Multiple Choice

After being shipwrecked near Galveston Island, Cabeza de Vaca and his men were initially enslaved by which Native American group?

• Karankawa

• Comanche

• Apache

• Caddo

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Cabeza de Vaca's journey took him through many regions, including

, New Mexico, Arizona, and northern Mexico.

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Which of the following are true about Cabeza de Vaca's contributions to history?

• He wrote the first book describing the people of Texas.

• He included tales of the seven cities of gold in his writings.

• He was the first European explorer in Texas.

• He became the governor of Mexico City.

Multiple Choice

Based on the information about Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico, which of the following statements best describes their journey and its significance?

• They traveled through Texas and wrote about their experiences, influencing future exploration.

• They found the Cities of Gold and became wealthy.

• They only traveled in Mexico and never entered Texas.

• They were never shipwrecked and had a smooth journey.

Multiple Choice

Which routes did Cabeza de Vaca travel during his expedition from 1527 to 1536?

• From Florida through the Gulf of Mexico to Mexico City

• From California to New York

• From Cuba to Brazil

• From Spain to Canada

Multiple Choice

Which individual is described by the following characteristics: commanded the first party of Spaniards to land on Galveston Island, became a prisoner of the Karankawa Indians, and published a book about his travels in 1542?

• Father Francisco Hidalgo

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernando de Soto

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

Multiple Select

Based on the map, which explorers' routes passed through present-day Texas?

• Pineda and Cabeza de Vaca

• Coronado and Moscoso

• Cabeza de Vaca and Oñate

• All of the above

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I think / don't think it was reasonable for the conquistadors to believe there were 'Cities of Gold' in Texas because

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