Exploration of New Mexico

How many cities did Fray Marcos claim to have discovered?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Where was Estéban de Dorantes originally from?

• South America

• Northern Africa

• Europe

• Asia

What did Estéban use to communicate with the Indians of Háwikah?

• A drum

• A flute

• A gourd

• A bell

How did the Zuni people react to Coronado's approach to their village?

• They welcomed him with gifts and food

• They attacked with stones and arrows

• They fled to the mountains

• They offered to guide him to the Seven Cities

What was the Spanish soldiers' opinion of the Grand Canyon?

• They found it to be a valuable resource

• They considered it a useless piece of property

• They thought it was a potential settlement site

• They believed it was the location of the Seven Cities

What happened to the Pueblo Indians when they resisted the Spanish?

• They were rewarded with gifts

• They were severely punished

• They were left in peace

• They were converted to Christianity

What was the outcome of Coronado's expedition to Quivira?

• He found great wealth and riches

• He discovered a large, prosperous city

• He found a small Indian village with no wealth

• He established a successful trade route

What did the Spanish learn about during their expedition to the far north?

• The geography of the area.

• The location of gold mines.

• The presence of large Indian empires.

• The abundance of silver.

What conclusion did the Spanish reach about the land they explored?

• It was perfect for large-scale settlement

• It was not ready for large-scale settlement

• It was too cold for settlement

• It was already heavily populated

What was the Spanish explorers' main activity in the 1580s and 1590s?

• Establishing trade routes

• Returning to the area briefly

• Building permanent settlements

• Engaging in battles