Exploring Texas

Who was the first Spanish explorer to see Texas?

• Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

• Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Estevanico

• Francisco Coronado

What did Alonso Alvarez de Pineda create during his expedition?

• The first map of the Texas coast

• A detailed journal of his journey

• A treaty with native tribes

• A new type of ship

How did Cabeza de Vaca and Estevanico arrive in Texas?

• Their ship sank near Galveston Island

• They were sent by the Spanish government

• They followed a map created by Pineda

• They were born there

What role did Estevanico play in Texas?

• He was the first African in the region

• He led a successful expedition

• He became a Spanish governor

• He discovered gold

What inspired other conquistadors to explore Texas?

• Stories of great wealth by Cabeza de Vaca

• The search for new trade routes

• The desire to spread Christianity

• The need for new settlements

What was the outcome of Coronado's exploration of Texas?

• He claimed the land for Spain but found no gold

• He established a permanent settlement

• He made peace with native tribes

• He discovered a new route to Asia

What impact did the Spanish explorers have on the native people of Texas?

• They fought and enslaved different tribes

• They formed alliances with all tribes

• They introduced new technologies

• They helped improve agriculture