Explorers of the New World Quiz

Who was appointed as the royal treasurer for the Narvaez expedition to La Florida?

• Francisco de Orellana

• Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernan Cortes

What natural disaster wrecked the ships while Cabeza de Vaca was ashore closing a deal?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

Which region did the Indians claim was rich with gold, prompting Narvaez to redirect his expedition?

• Apalachee

• El Dorado

• Cibola

• Quivira

What did Cabeza de Vaca use to make water bags during his survival journey?

• Horse skins

• Cotton fabric

• Deer skins

• Palm leaves

Which river's mouth did Hernando de Soto's expedition reach, leading to their separation in a hurricane?

• Amazon River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

What was Francisco de Orellana searching for when he traveled down the Amazon River?

• Lost city of Atlantis

• City of Z

• Fountain of Youth

• City of Gold

What significant geographical feature did Garcia Lopez de Cardenas become the first European to see?

• Sahara Desert

• Mount Everest

• Grand Canyon

• Great Barrier Reef

Which tribe did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado encounter that led him to believe he was close to discovering great wealth?

• Teos

• Kevira

• Tiwa

• Zuni

What was the outcome of Francisco de Coronado's expedition?

• Discovered vast gold mines

• Established a permanent settlement

• Was made Viceroy of New Spain

• Returned without finding riches

Who was the African slave that became a notable explorer alongside Cabeza de Vaca?

• Estevanico

• Diego del Morago

• Atawalpa

• Juan Ortiz