Spanish Explorers

Who was the first explorer from Spain?

• Leif Erikson

• Christopher Columbus

• Eric the Red

Where did Cabeza de Vaca and his crew land instead of Mexico?

• Texas

• Florida

• Mexico

• New Mexico

What was Hernando de Soto looking for in the New World?

• Only Gold

• Only Land

• Only the Fountain of Youth

• Gold and the Seven cities of Gold

What did Hernan Cortes do in the “New World”?

• He found gold.

• He found nice natives.

• He killed the Aztecs in Mexico.

• He took presents to the queen.

What job did Queen Isabella give Christopher Columbus?

• To find gold

• To find new land

• To find a shorter way to China

• To find islands

Why did Ponce de Leon call the land he explored “Florida”?

• It had a lot of gold.

• It was beautiful.

• The natives were nice.

• The land was full of flowers.

What was the job of a conquistador?

• They were soldiers that helped the spaniards fight against the natives.

• They were looking for gold.

• They were protecting the queen and the king.

• They were sent to enjoy the New World.

What was Ponce de Leon doing in the "New World"?

• He was looking for India.

• He wanted Indians for himself.

• He was looking for the Fountain of Youth.

• He was looking for China.

What did he find that made Queen Isabella very happy?

• Gold

• Indians

• A shorter way to China

• Parrots

Why did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado end up in Texas?

• He was looking for other explorers.

• He was looking for the Cities of Cibola.

• He was looking for more natives.

• He was looking for flowers in Florida.