Quiz #2 - The Quest for Gold and Glory

Who was the Spanish explorer that led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold in the southwestern United States, including Texas?

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Hernán Cortés

• Juan Ponce de León

What title was given to the Spanish official who governed a province in the Americas on behalf of the Spanish crown?

• Governor

• Viceroy

• Mayor

• Duke

Which explorer is known for leading an expedition through the southeastern United States, including parts of Texas, after Hernando de Soto's death?

• Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Luis de Moscoso Alvarado

• Juan de Oñate

In which year did Francisco Vázquez de Coronado begin his expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1540

• 1607

Which Spanish explorer is credited with founding the first European settlement in what is now New Mexico?

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

• Juan de Oñate

• Luis de Moscoso Alvarado

What was the primary goal of the Spanish expeditions led by explorers like Coronado and Moscoso in the 16th century?

• To establish trade routes

• To find gold and riches

• To spread Christianity

• To map the territory

Which province did Juan de Oñate govern as a Spanish colonial governor?

• Florida

• New Spain

• New Mexico

• Texas

What was the outcome of Coronado's expedition in terms of finding the Seven Cities of Gold?

• He found vast amounts of gold

• He discovered new trade routes

• He found no gold and returned empty-handed

• He established a new colony

Which river did Luis de Moscoso Alvarado explore during his expedition?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Brazos River

What was the name of the mythical city of gold that Coronado was searching for?

• El Dorado

• Cibola

• Atlantis

• Quivira