5th Grade SS Ch. 2, L2 Part 2

What were both Coronado and Ponce de Leon looking for?

• New trade routes

• Wealth and land

• Religious freedom

• Allies among Native Americans

According to the map, who explored the farthest in what is now the southeastern United States?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

What did the Spaniards demonstrate by calling their colony in North America New Spain?

• They wanted to honor the Native Americans.

• They intended to create a new culture.

• They claimed the land for Spain.

• They planned to establish a new government.

Why did the American Indians fight with the Spaniards?

• They wanted to trade with the Spaniards.

• They were angry about losing their land and freedom.

• They wanted to learn Spanish customs.

• They were allies with other European explorers.

Why is Spanish the main language spoken in Mexico and most Caribbean islands today?

• Spanish explorers and settlers established a mixed culture.

• Native Americans adopted Spanish as their language.

• Other European languages were banned.

• Spanish was easier to learn than other languages.

Which of the following was NOT a reason colonists settled in New Spain?

• To start businesses

• To spread religion

• To find new spices

• To run schools

What was one of the main goals of Spanish explorers in the New World?

• To establish trade with Asia

• To find gold and riches

• To map the coastline

• To learn Native American languages

Which explorer is known for searching for the Fountain of Youth?

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

What was the impact of Spanish colonization on Native American populations?

• They formed strong alliances.

• They were largely unaffected.

• They were forced into slavery and lost their land.

• They gained new technologies.

Which of the following was a primary motivation for Spanish colonization?

• To escape European wars

• To find new agricultural techniques

• To expand the Spanish empire

• To learn from Native American cultures