Unit 1 Make-Up Quiz

Spanish explorers came to the New World for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Escape religious persecution

Which of the following is a French explorer?

• Coronado

• La Salle

• Pineda

• De Vaca

How did Pineda contribute to Texas?

• He conquered the Aztec Empire.

• He established Fort St. Louis causing Spanish settlements to shift from the west of Texas to the East.

• He searched for the Seven Golden Cities of Cibola.

• He was the first to map the Texas coastline which encouraged Spanish exploration.

Which European country was the first to stake claim (arrive) to Texas during the Age of Contact?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• England

What is the term that means "Spanish soldiers who sought riches, power, and glory for Spain"?

• Conquistadors

• Explorers

• Musketeers

• Friars

What native group did Cortes invade and conquer?

• the Aztecs
• the Comanches
• the Incas
• the Karankawas

Which explorer [originally from Italy, but sailing for Spain] is credited with discovering North and South America and essentially opening the door for other sailors to explore the "new world"?

• Christopher Columbus
• Alonso de Arrendondo
• Bartolo Baggiano
• Diego Degaza

How did Cabeza de Vaca end up in Texas?

• Bad luck and bad weather caused his ship to wreck on the coast of Texas.

• He led a force of 500 conquistadors up from Mexico City.

• His ship landed in California, then he walked all the way to Texas.

• He was part of the Cortes expedition to find the seven cities of gold.

What was "Cibola"? [hint: Coronado was looking for this but NEVER found it]

• Seven cities of gold and silver.

• A river that would lead to the Pacific Ocean.

• A famous Spanish explorer who had disappeared somewhere in the "new world".

• A massive Pirate treasure buried somewhere in far South Texas.

Which two countries came into conflict over the area of Texas during this time period?

• Spain and France
• Germany and England
• Italy and Portugal
• Mexico and Canada