Coronado's Search for the Cities of Gold

The story follows Coronado, a Spanish officer, who embarks on a quest to find the legendary seven cities of gold. He sets out with 300 men, horses, and supplies, driven by tales of wealth and grandeur. After a long journey, they discover cities that are not golden but made of dirt, with people living simple lives. Disappointed, Coronado questions the truth of the legend and eventually returns home, realizing the cities of gold were a myth.

What did Coronado's friends claim about the Seven Cities of Gold?

• They were made of silver.

• They were made of gold.

• They were made of iron.

• They were made of bronze.

What motivated Coronado to search for the Seven Cities of Gold?

• To establish a new colony.

• To acquire wealth and riches.

• To discover new spices.

• To find new land for Spain.

How many men did Coronado take on his expedition?

• 300 men

• 200 men

• 100 men

• 400 men

What was Coronado's reaction upon seeing the cities?

• He was overjoyed.

• He was skeptical.

• He was indifferent.

• He was frightened.

What did Coronado find instead of golden cities?

• Cities made of wood.

• Cities made of stone.

• Cities made of dirt.

• Cities made of silver.

What did the people of the cities eat from?

• Wooden plates

• Regular bowls

• Silver plates

• Golden plates

What did Coronado think might have happened to the cities of gold?

• They were destroyed by a natural disaster.

• They were taken over by another explorer.

• They were hidden underground.

• They were never real.

What advice did the locals give to Coronado?

• To return home.

• To continue searching for gold.

• To settle in the cities.

• To seek help from other explorers.

What did Coronado see when he looked back at the cities?

• A reflection of silver.

• A reflection of gold.

• A reflection of copper.

• A reflection of bronze.

What conclusion did Coronado reach about the gold?

• It was hidden by the locals.

• It was buried underground.

• It was taken by another explorer.

• It was just an illusion.