Age of Contact TX History

Which year did Pineda map the Texas Coast?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1991

• 2024

Spanish explorers discovered that the city of gold was actually

• Mirage

• A spaceship

• Rich farmland

• Pueblo Village made of adobe

Why did the Spanish go overseas for exploration and Expansion?

• Wealth is measured by the amount of gold it possesses

• Acquired land benefits the mother country

• Mission to spread monotheistic religion

• All of the above

First African American to explore Texas?

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernan Cortes

• Estevanico

• Coronado

How did Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico survive in Texas?

• Paid for food and shelter

• Died from starvation

• Adapted to Native American ways

• They hid from the Natives until they were saved

What was the end result of Coronado's expedition?

• He found the city of gold and lived out his life there

• He and his men were killed by the Natives

• No Gold was found making it a failure

• He and his men wondered for 40 years

What is Pineda known for?

• Found the city of Gold (Cibola)

• Finding the new world

• Mapped the gulf coast from Florida to Mexico

• Found a mountain of precious metals and gems

Who is La Salle?

• A French Explorer

• Established Fort St. Louis

• Killed by his own men

• All of the above

Why did the Spanish settle Texas?

• Spanish explorers hope to find riches in Texas

• Spanish priests want to spread Christianity

• French show a growing interest and presence in Texas

• All of the Above

What was the first flag to fly over Texas?

• Spain

• Russia

• France

• Germany

• United Kingdom