Early Explorers in America Quiz

What river was LaSalle convinced lead to Asia?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande River

• Red River

What did NOT happen to the Texas colony established by LaSalle?

• Hurricane

• Attacks from Native Americans

• Disease

• Starvation

What was Coronado looking for in his travels?

• A path to Asia

• The Mississippi River

• A water route

• The 7 Cities of Gold

Who was the first European to explore the Southwest and report the Grand Canyon?

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernán Cortés

Who wrote a book about his 9 year experience in the Americas?

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Hernán Cortés