Explorers Come to California

What were the main reasons that motivated the conquistadors to explore California and other parts of the Americas during the early 1500s?

What did Hernando Cortés mistakenly think Baja California was when he reached it in 1535?

• A) A continent

• B) An island

• C) A desert

• D) A mountain range

Which Spanish explorer is known for exploring Alta California in 1542?

• A) Hernando Cortés

• B) Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo

• C) Francis Drake

• D) Sebastián Vizcaíno

How did ocean currents and wind patterns affect the galleons sailing across the Pacific Ocean?