Exploration and Conquest Quiz

What was the main goal of the Spanish explorers when they landed in new places?

• To make friends with the natives

• To claim the land and its resources for Spain

• To learn new languages

• To find new animals

What did Europeans in the 1400s look for?

• New continents

• New trade routes to India and East Asia

• New languages

• New animals

What era began with Cabeza de Vaca's journey?

• The Age of Exploration

• The Age of Contact

• The Age of Colonization

• The Age of Discovery

Which European country showed interest in Texas through the La Salle expedition?

• England

• Portugal

• France

• Netherlands

What was the effect of La Salle’s arrival in 1685 on Spanish actions?

• They ignored it

• They moved quickly to establish settlements

• They formed an alliance with France

• They abandoned Texas

What was the purpose of Spain's efforts in the late 1690s?

• To end the Spanish Colonial era

• To begin and define the Spanish Colonial era

• To explore new territories

• To establish trade routes

What was the outcome after the arrival of the unexpected French party?

• A new mission was built.

• A trade deal was reached.

• No deal was reached.

• The French took over the mission.

What were the Spanish looking for when they landed on the Caribbean coast in 1532?

• the Inca god

• their boat

• fountain of youth

• gold

What were Spanish soldiers and explorers called?

• spices
• Portugal
• Vikings
• conquistadors

What does the Spanish word conquistador mean literally in English?

• coordinator

• controller

• conqueror

• conciliator