Art. 3 Francisco Vazquez de Coronado Exit Ticket 10/28

Where was Francisco Vásquez de Coronado born?

• Mexico

• Spain

• New Galicia

• Texas

What position did Coronado hold in New Spain?

• King

• Mayor

• Governor of New Galicia

• President

Which of the following explorers told stories about cities of gold that influenced Coronado?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Cabeza de Vaca

• Ferdinand Magellan

Why did Coronado decide to go on an expedition in 1540?

• To find a new trade route

• To search for mythical riches

• To establish a new colony

• To map the coastline

List the present-day states that Coronado traveled through during his expedition.

• California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado

• Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana

Explain why Coronado did not inherit his family's riches.

• He was the youngest son

• He was the second son in a noble family

• He was not interested in wealth

• He moved to New Spain

What was the main reason Coronado was able to move to New Spain?

• He inherited wealth from his family

• He made important connections in Spanish society

• He was appointed by the King

• He discovered gold

Identify the types of people and animals Coronado brought on his expedition.

• Only Spanish soldiers

• Only American Indians

• Spanish soldiers, American Indians, horses, cattle, and other livestock

• Only horses and cattle

What year did Coronado begin his expedition?

• 1510

• 1530

• 1540

• 1550

Discuss the impact of Coronado's marriage on his wealth.

• It had no impact

• It decreased his wealth

• It increased his wealth as he married the daughter of a wealthy family

• It led to financial ruin