Exploration and Mapping

The map made during Álvarez de Pineda’s voyage gave the Spanish precise information about the area from Florida to Mexico, including the coast of Texas. How would a map like this one have helped Spanish explorers?

• It provided detailed navigation routes.

• It showed the locations of indigenous tribes.

• It identified potential settlement areas.

• It marked the locations of natural resources.

Legends of gold drove the Spanish to search for the Seven Cities of Cíbola in the Americas. How did the spread of information such as stories and legends in the 1500s differ from today?

• Through word of mouth and written letters

• Through social media and the internet

• Through television and radio

• Through newspapers and magazines

Analyze Timelines: How long did it take the Spanish to explore Texas?

• A few months

• Several years

• A decade

• Several decades

Which Spanish explorer battled the Caddo tribe in East Texas?

• de Vaca

• Cortés

• Moscoso

• Coronado

What are 2 accomplishments that cabeza de vaca have in the new world?

What was the name of the city that was known for city of gold?

Which spanish explorer took over 1000 soldiers to find the city of Gold?

Which spanish tribe settled in east texas and fought against the caddo