Quiz sobre Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was a famous explorer from:

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Coronado is best known for his expedition in search of:

• The Seven Cities of Gold

• A new trade route to Asia

• The Fountain of Youth

• The Northwest Passage

Coronado’s expedition is significant because it:

• Led to the discovery of new gold mines

• Mapped large parts of the American Southwest

• Established a permanent colony

• Resulted in a war with Indigenous tribes

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado’s exploration took place primarily in:

• South America

• The southwestern United States

• The eastern United States

• Canada

If you were introducing Coronado to someone who had never heard of him, you would say he was:

• An English explorer

• A Spanish conquistador who led a large expedition in North America

• A French mapmaker

• An Italian sailor

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was born in which country?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Mexico

• Italy

Coronado’s early life prepared him for exploration through:

• Military training

• Apprenticeship as a sailor

• Experience as a merchant

• Knowledge of Indigenous languages

Coronado was inspired to explore by:

• Reports of wealthy Indigenous cities full of gold

• Stories of new trade routes

• Tales of mythical creatures

• Promises of new lands to settle

Coronado gained support for his expedition from:

• The French king

• Local Spanish governors and wealthy sponsors

• The Portuguese navy

• The English monarchy

Coronado’s position in the Spanish government was:

• Governor of New Spain

• Mayor of Madrid

• Captain of the Spanish Armada

• Duke of Barcelona