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WorksheetsEuropean Explorers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This Spanish explorer searched for the mythical seven cities of gold, but never found gold.
a)
Cortez
b)
Pineda
c)
Coronado
d)
Cabeza De Vaca
2.
This Spanish explorer shipwrecked near present day Galveston, and lived with the Karankawa Indians.
a)
Cabeza De Vaca
b)
Pineda
c)
Onate
d)
Moscoso
3.
This French explorer was in search of the Mississippi River. He missed his destination by 400 miles, landing in Texas.
a)
Onate
b)
Moscoso
c)
Cortez
d)
LaSalle
4.
In 1519, this Spanish explorer mapped the Gulf Coast.
a)
Coronado
b)
Columbus
c)
Pineda
d)
LaSalle
5.
This Spanish explorer is known for being the first European in East Texas.
a)
Onate
b)
Moscoso
c)
Columbus
d)
Cabeza De Vaca
6.
A Spanish soldier-explorer who sought personal riches and power, as well as wealth and glory for Spain, in the conquest of the Americas.
a)
Viceroy
b)
Tejano
c)
Conquistador
d)
Explorer
7.
An official who rules in the name of a king or queen.
a)
Servant
b)
Conquistador
c)
Viceroy
d)
Co-Captain
8.
A district of a colony or country; similar to a state.
a)
Province
b)
District
c)
Region
d)
Landmark
9.
Onate was in search of the gold that Coronado failed to find. He became the Governor of
a)
El Paso, Texas
b)
Sante Fe, New Mexico
c)
Governor of New Spain (Mexico)
d)
Governor of Galveston, Texas
10.
A privately owned ship outfitted with weapons.
a)
Privateer
b)
Stockade
c)
Expedition
d)
Storage
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