Texas and European Exploration

Which European explorer built Fort St. Louis near present-day Galveston?

• Cabeza DeVaca

• Pineda

• La Salle

• Columbus

Who was the first European explorer to map the Texas coastline?

• La Salle

• Pineda

• Columbus

• Coronado

What European explorer are the Americas named after?

• Columbus

• Coronado

• Erikson

• Vespucci

Who was the first European explorer to come to the Americas?

• Coronado

• Columbus

• Pineda

• Erickson

What year did Columbus land in the Americas?

• 1392

• 1592

• 1492

• 1692

What is a conquistador?

• explorer

• map maker

• sailor

• conqueror

What is a conquistador more likely to be seeking?

• good times

• forgiveness

• gold

• friends

Which country sent the most explorers to the Americas?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Netherlands

The Spanish introduction of these animals transformed the life of many native groups.

• horses

• dogs

• elephants

• pigs

La Salle was sent by King Louis the 14th, of which European Country?

• Spain

• England

• Germany

• France