Hernando de Soto's Expeditions and Legacy

Hernando de Soto gained his first riches and political power through an expedition to which place?

• Florida

• Peru

• The West Indies (Central America)

• The Mississippi River Valley

What was Hernando de Soto's position during Francisco Pizarro's expedition to conquer the Inca Empire?

• Lead explorer of the highlands

• Second in command

• Chief financial investor

• Governor of Cusco

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After returning to Spain as a wealthy man, Hernando de Soto was appointed governor of which territory by Charles V before his final expedition?

• Guatemala

• Florida

• Cuba

• Peru

In which modern-day U.S. state did Hernando de Soto die during his exploration of North America?

• Florida

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Louisiana