Early Explorers Of Texas And Their Adventures In The New World

The video discusses early explorers of Texas, starting with Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda in 1519, who mapped the Gulf of Mexico. It then covers Alvar Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca's shipwreck and survival journey in Texas. Francisco Vazquez de Coronado's expedition in search of the mythical seven cities of gold is also highlighted. Finally, the video describes La Salle's French expedition to find the Mississippi River, which ended with the Spanish reclaiming control over Texas.

Which explorer was responsible for mapping the Gulf of Mexico in 1519?

• La Salle

• Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

• Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda

• Alvar Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca

What was the fate of the majority of Alvar Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca's crew after being shipwrecked?

• They were rescued by Spanish forces.

• They established a new colony.

• Most perished, with only 4 eventually returning to Mexico.

• They found the city of Cibola.

How many years after Pineda's expedition did Cabeza de Vaca's journey occur?

• 10 years

• 8 years

• 13 years

• 5 years

Which explorer's expedition resulted in a shipwreck near Galveston?

• Alvar Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca

• Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda

• La Salle

• Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

Which mythical city was Francisco Vazquez de Coronado searching for during his expedition?

• Atlantis

• El Dorado

• Troy

• Cibola

Which explorer's journey took them through the panhandle of Texas?

• Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda

• Alvar Nunez de Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vazquez de Coronado

• La Salle

What was the primary goal of Francisco Vazquez de Coronado's expedition?

• To find the city of Cibola

• To map the Gulf of Mexico

• To establish a French colony

• To locate the Mississippi River

Where did La Salle's expedition land while searching for the Mississippi River?

• Florida

• Matagorda Bay

• Galveston

• Corpus Christi

What was the outcome of La Salle's colony at Matagorda Bay?

• It was relocated to the Mississippi River.

• It was discovered by Spain with no survivors.

• It was abandoned due to harsh weather.

• It became a thriving settlement.