TX - PBL Age of Contact - Quiz #1

In 1492, this man became the first European explorer to cross the Atlantic and see the "new world".  He opened the door and many other explorers followed after him.

• Columbus
• Cortes
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Coronado

Which of these explorers NEVER actually entered Texas land? [hint: he invaded and conquered the Aztecs in 1519]

• Cortes

• La Salle

• Coronado

• Cabeza de Vaca

This explorer sailed along the coastline of Texas in 1519, mapping the land and claiming it for the country of Spain.  His map was used by later explorers, helping them to see where their own explorations should begin.

• Pineda
• La Salle
• Cabeza de Vaca
• Columbus

This explorer shipwrecked in Texas in 1528. For six years, he survived as a respected shaman and trader among the native tribes. He then spent two years walking through the interior of Texas, during which time he wrote a journal of his experiences [like seeing herds of buffalo].

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Coronado

• La Salle

• Pineda

This Spanish explorer was sent to find the seven cities of gold and silver, also known as Cibola. Though he never could find it, because it didn't truly exist, this explorer did report finding good soil for farming in the "new world".

• Coronado

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Pineda

This French explorer sailed down the Mississippi River and set up a French settlement in Texas [which was in Spanish territory].

• La Salle

• Coronado

• Pineda

• Cortes

Which one of these explorers never actually entered Texas land?

• Cortes

• Coronado

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

How did Spain respond to a French fort built in Spanish territory?

• Spain increased their efforts to control the area

• Spain left the area completely and focused their attention elsewhere

• Spain made a deal with France to share the area

• NONE of these answers are correct

What is the biggest benefit from Cabeza de Vaca's journey in Texas?

• he learned about the people and the land of Texas

• he found Cibola, the seven cities of gold and silver

• he built a new type of ship that would help him get home

• he drew an accurate map of Texas in the 1500s

What brought Cabeza de Vaca to Texas?

• he was shipwrecked by severe weather in the gulf

• he was searching for Cibola, the seven cities of gold and silver

• he wanted to trade with the natives living there

• he wanted to spread his country's religion