Exploration of Texas

What countries had established colonies in North America by the late 1600's?

• Mexico, France, and England

• France, Germany, Spain, and Sweden

• France, England, Spain

• Portugal, Italy, and France

Referring to the timeline, which event happened last?

• Oñate founds a settlement on the upper Rio Grande.

• La Salle founds Fort St. Louis.

• Cabeza de Vaca lives with Native Americans in Texas.

• Columbus lands on Hispaniola.

Who helped the survivors of Pánfilo de Narváez’s expedition after they were stranded on an island?

• the Zuni

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonso Álvarez de Pineda

• the Karankawa

Near which present-day Texas city did Pánfilo de Narváez’s expedition end

• El Paso

• Corpus Christi

• Galveston

• San Angelo

What was the name of the Spanish empire in the Americas?

• Tenochtitlán

• Mexico City

• Texas

• New Spain

Age of Exploration is important today because it led to...

• the spread of native american cultures around the world

• was funded by kings and queens of Europe

• started 1400s and ended in 1600s

• it led to the discovery of the new world

Which of the following goes with the idea of "GOLD" during the Age of Exploration?

• becoming famous

• becoming rich or wealthy

• becoming powerful

• spreading the word of God

1)  The first two European countries to explore Mexico and Texas were - 

• England and France

• Spain and England

• Spain and France

• France and Germany

A Spanish explorer and soldier was called a -

• Viceroy

• Conquistador

• Friar

• Emperor

A trip with a particular purpose is called

• Conquest

• Alliance

• Expedition

• Vacation