An expedition is a _________ made for a special purpose.

A conquistador means ________.

• conquer

• quest

• conqueror

Why were powerful kings and queens in Europe competing with each other during the 1400s?

• They wanted to expand, rule more land, and gain wealth.

• They wanted to expand and conquer the Aztec empire.

• They wanted to defeat each other and control the spice trade.

• They wanted to defeat each other and control Aztec wealth.

Which Spanish explorer hastened (sped up) the exploration and settlement of Texas with his stories about seven cities of gold?

• Cortés

• de Oñate

• de Soto

• Cabeza de Vaca

What was one effect of Francisco Coronado’s great expedition on the future settlement of Texas?

• Spain learned about a land of great riches called Quivira.

• Spain learned about the vast land of Texas and its people.

• Coronado conquered Texas for Spanish Mexico.

• Coronado conquered Quivira for Spanish Mexico.

How did French explorer La Salle affect the settlement of Texas?

• He started a colony there.

• He conquered a colony there.

• He explored the Panhandle.

• He explored the Rio Grande.

What was one effect of La Salle's activities in Texas?

• Spanish soldiers attacked La Salle and his people.

• French soldiers attacked a Spanish fort at Matagorda Bay.

• Spanish officials realized they had to defend their Texas territory.

• French officials realized they had to compete with Spain in Texas.