Florida Explorers- 4th Grade

Which Spanish explorer first landed in Florida?

• Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

• Juan Ponce de Leόn

• Hernando de Soto

• Tristan de Luna

What was Hernando de Soto's motivation for his expedition in Florida?

• He wanted to find the fountain of youth.

• He wanted to establish a colony.

• He wanted to be friends with the native tribes.

• He was searching for gold, silver, and other riches.

Tristan de Luna y Arellano and Pedro Menéndez de Avilés both wanted to ___________.

• Find gold

• Explore Mexico

• Establish a colony

• Discover new plant species

Establishing colonies and finding riches (i.e., gold, silver) were two of the most significant reasons for exploration in Florida.

• True

• False

Pánfilo de Narváez wanted to find the fountain of youth.

• True

• False