Explorers in the New World

Who led an army to explore the New World in search of cities made of gold?

• Hernando Cortés

• Francisco Coronado

• Montezuma

• The Turk

What did Francisco Coronado find inside the Zuñi village?

• Gold treasures

• Grass huts and corn

• Expensive gifts

• Cities full of gold

Why did the Turk tell Francisco Coronado about Quivira?

• To trick the Spaniards

• To guide them to gold

• To seek revenge on the Tigua

• To warn them about the Aztecs

What did Hernando Cortés do to ensure his soldiers wouldn't run away?

• Sank his ships

• Built Mexico City

• Took Montezuma prisoner

• Formed a blockade

What did Hernando Cortés do after defeating the Aztecs?

• Destroyed Tenochtitlán and built Mexico City

• Returned to Cuba with his army

• Explored the Great Plains region

• Claimed a large area of land for Spain

Where the exporters Coronado/Cortes Heroes or Villain's? Use the readings to show your evidence of your answer.

Stems:  ________ is a hero/criminal (choose one) because...
 Also, he...
 Finally, he should be remembered as a ______ because.

What was the main reason for Hernando Cortés sinking his ships?

• To prevent his soldiers from escaping

• To build a new city

• To capture Montezuma

• To establish a blockade