Coronada

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a primary motivation for Spain's exploration according to the map and text?

• To find a water route to Asia

• To establish colonies in Africa

• To spread democracy

• To escape religious persecution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Cabeza de Vaca is correct?

• He was the first European explorer in Texas

• He was enslaved by the Kanakawa

• He wrote about his experiences in La Relación

• All of the above

Open Ended

What impact did the rumors of the Seven Cities of Cibola have on Spanish exploration in North America?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's main goal during his exploration?

• To find the rumored cities of gold

• To map the New World

• To establish trade with the Zuni people

• To conquer the Aztec Empire

Multiple Choice

When Coronado returned to Mexico after his expedition, what were some of the consequences he faced?

• He was celebrated as a hero

• He was driven into bankruptcy and charged with war crimes

• He found great wealth

• He became governor of Texas

Multiple Select

Why might it have been unreasonable for conquistadors to believe there were 'Cities of Gold' in Texas?

• There were no reliable sources of gold.

• The stories were based on myths and exaggerations.

• The geography did not support the existence of large cities.

• Spanish explorers had already found gold in other regions.

Open Ended

Based on Coronado's journey and its outcomes, what were some of the impacts his expedition had on the indigenous peoples of the Southwest?