Spanish Explorers in North America

Which European country was the first to send explorers to North America?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

Who was the first European explorer to reach what is now Florida?

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

What was the main motivation for Spanish explorers in North America?

• Finding gold

• Converting people to Christianity

• Discovering new lands

• All of the above

Which Spanish explorer led an expedition through the southern United States for eight years?

• Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Coronado

Which Spanish explorer explored the coast of California?

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

True or False: The Spanish explorers treated the Native Americans very well.

• True

• False

True or False: Some of Coronado's explorers were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon.

• True

• False

True or False: Ponce de León got rich from the gold he discovered in Florida.

• True

• False

What did the Spanish explorers bring to North America besides their search for gold?

• Christianity

• European way of life

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What did the Spanish explorers name the land they claimed in North America?

• Florida

• California

• Arizona

• Texas