Hernando de Soto

Where was Hernando de Soto born?

• France

• England

• Spain

• The Netherlands

How old was de Soto when he came to the Americans for the first time?

• 40

• 14

• 20

• 35

What country did Hernando de Soto explore for?

• Spain

• England

• France

• The Netherlands

Before coming to North America, he explored __________, the land of the Incas.

• Mexico

• Spain

• Peru

• Cuba

When did de Soto arrive in North America, where did he and his crew land?

• Florida

• Alabama

• Texas

• Georgia

Hernando de Soto was the first European explorer to see and explore the _____________ River.

• Colorado

• Ohio

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi

Hernando did not understand the importance of finding the Mississippi River. Why did he Soto out to find on his exploration?

• Spices

• Gold and silver

• Food

• Horses

What was de Soto's biggest accomplishment from his explorations in North America?

• Discovering Florida

• Peaceful relationships with Native Americans

• Brought back supplies and resources to Spain

• Discovering the mouth of the Mississippi River

Hernando de Soto had peaceful and good relationships with Native Americans he came into contact with along his expeditions

• True

• False

Hernando de Soto died during his exploration along the Mississippi River.

• True

• False