European Explorers

Why were many explorers, including Coronado sent to Texas by Spain?

• To spread the Spanish language

• To find gold and other riches

• To find new military bases

• To find an all-water route to Asia

The first country to claim Texas was ________________, and the second country was ________________.

• III, I

• II, I

• III, II

• I, II

Why did La Salle end up in Texas?

• He had family there already.

• He got lost while sailing.

• He was spreading Christianity.

• He was sent by Spain.

What is being described in the passage above?

• La Belle

• Cibola

• Matagorda

• Quivira

How did Cabeza de Vaca help others learn about the Native American way of life?

• He spoke in front of large groups of people.

• He took groups of people to live with Natives.

• He wrote a book describing Native culture.

• He kept this information to himself.

Which explorer’s journey and accomplishments are being described?

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

• La Salle

• Cabeza de Vaca

What valuable natural resource found in Texas is Coronado describing?

• buffalo

• mammoth

• armadillo

• horses

What best replaces the question mark?

• England and France fight over Texas

• Spain is the first to claim Texas

• The War of 1812 begins

• Mexico is the first to claim Texas

Which explorer’s journey and accomplishments are being described?

• La Salle

• Magellan

• Coronado

• Hernán Cortés

What did Cabeza da Vaca tell Spanish leaders existed in Texas?

• rich soil

• bluebonnets

• cities of gold

• Texas longhorn