Exploring the New World

Who roamed the Texas land first?

• American Indians

• European Explorers

Who was the first to map the Texas coastline?

• Cortes

• Coronado

• De Vaca

• Pineda

Who paid for Columbus' four voyages?

• King and Queen of France

• King and Queen of Spain

• His crew members

• Himself

What was the purpose for Colbumbus' voyages?

• To have fun

• Throw his crew members overboard

• Find a route to Asia for trading goods

• To see the world

What Indian tribe became friends with De Vaca?

• Caddo

• Karankawa

• Lipan Apaches

• Sioux

What was Coronado searching for?

• Seven cities of gold

• His mom

• His wife

• A way home

Which explorer is NOT from Spain?

• Cortes

• Columbus

• De Vaca

• La Salle

During La Salle's voyage, what happened to the La Belle?

• it sank

• it ran aground

• The engine died

• Pirates over took it

Even though their voyages were deemed failures, did the explorers change Texas history?

• No

• Yes

What is an expedition?

• A place where soldiers lived

• a type of car

• A trip that has a certain purpose

• a person who explores