Juan Pardo's Expeditions in the Southeast: Spanish Exploration and Settlement in the Carolinas

Juan Pardo was a Spanish explorer in the 16th century who led expeditions through the southeastern United States, establishing early settlements and forts. His first expedition aimed to establish bases and seek food, leading to the founding of Fort San Juan. The second expedition explored further, but faced challenges from Native Americans and French raids. Archaeological evidence supports the historical accounts of these expeditions, with findings at the Berry site and artifacts in museums.

Who was responsible for ordering Juan Pardo's expedition through the Carolinas?

• Pedro Menendez de Alvarez

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

What was the primary goal of Juan Pardo's first expedition?

• To trade with Native Americans

• To find gold

• To establish bases and seek food

• To map the coastline

What was the name of the first European settlement established by Pardo in the interior of North Carolina?

• Fort San Pedro

• Fort San Juan

• Fort San Felipe

• Fort San Marcos

During Pardo's second expedition, what was the strategic purpose of the additional forts he established?

• To protect against pirates

• To convert Native Americans

• To secure a land route to Zacatecas

• To establish trade routes

What happened to Pardo's garrisons in the interior in 1568?

• They established a new settlement

• They were reinforced by Spanish troops

• They were attacked by Native Americans

• They discovered a gold mine

What is the significance of the stone inscribed with an arrow and the year 1567?

• It was used as a navigation tool

• It was a gift from Native Americans

• It is evidence of Pardo's expedition

• It marks the location of a treasure

Where was the inscribed stone found?

• Inman, South Carolina

• Morganton, North Carolina

• Paris Island, South Carolina

• Zacatecas, Mexico

What type of artifact was found during the excavation of a burned hut in 2007?

• A Spanish sword

• A Spanish iron scale

• A map of the region

• A gold coin

What evidence supports the identification of the Berry site as the location of Yoara and Fort San Juan?

• Discovery of gold mines

• Written records from Pardo

• Native American oral traditions

• Presence of mound culture and Spanish artifacts

What happened to Juan Pardo after he left the Florida colony in 1569?

• He was captured by pirates

• He led another expedition to the New World

• He returned to Spain and disappeared from records

• He became a governor in Mexico