Spanish Explorers Quiz

What was Columbus' motivation for sailing west from Spain?

• He was seeking religious freedom

• He was looking for a new route to the far east.

• He was trying to prove the earth was flat

• The Spanish King and Queen would not finance his expedition.

Which historical era best names the 1500- 1600's?

• Era of European exploration

• Era of Invention

• German period

• Geographic period

Which of the following events took place first?

• Cabeza de Vaca returns to report on Texas

• Pineda maps out Texas coast

• Coronado leads an expedition

The Spanish soldiers who sought wealth and glory were called

• missionaries

• friars

• conquistadors

• monarchs

Why did Spanish priests and nuns travel to North and South America?

• To spread the Roman Catholic faith

• To find gold and other riches

• to drive Indians out of their territory

• to avoid contact with the Spanish conquistadors

During which year did Pineda map the Texas coast?

• 1519

• 1607

• 1658

• 1718

Which motivation led European sailors to explore the Americas?

• Desire to find gold

• Desire to escape debt

• Desire to spread democracy

• Desire to relieve overcrowding

The Aztec city Cortes and his soldiers visited and plundered in 1519 was

• Quetzcoatl

• Tenochtitlan

• Cuba

• Jamaca

Which modern day city lies atop the ruins of the Aztec capital?

• Houston

• Mexico City

• Los Angeles

• New Orleans

Which modern day city lies atop the ruins of the Aztec capital?

• Houston

• Mexico City

• Los Angeles

• New Orleans