European Explorers HIST7

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages?

• To search for gold and riches
• To make friends with the Native Americans
• To spread their religion
• To gain land for their country

Cabeza de Vaca, Pineda, and Coronado were exploring for which country?

• France
• Mexico
• Spain
• Jamica

Which explorer mapped the coast of Texas?

• Pineda
• Coronado
• La Salle
• Columbus

Which French explorer established Fort St Louis, claimed Texas for France, and encouraged Spain to start settling in Texas?

• Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• La Salle
• Coronado

Which explorer spent a lot of time with the Karankawa tribe in Texas, and then wrote a journal about his journey?

• Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• La Salle
• Moscoso

What was the first European settlement in Texas?

• El Paso
• La Salle
• Ft. St. Louis
• Your mom's house

Which explorer sailed along the gulf of mexico without ever actually landing in Texas?

• Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Coronado
• La Salle

Which explorer traveled through the panhandle of Texas?

• Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Coronado
• La Salle

Which explorer traveled from Florida, to Galveston, to Mexico?

• Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Coronado
• La Salle

Which explorer only explored the easternmost part of Texas?

• Pineda
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Coronado
• La Salle