WorksheetsExplorers of Texas Quiz
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
(a) was the Spanish explorer sent to capture the Seven Cities of Gold.
Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explored and mapped the Texas coastline in the year (a) .
What happened to La Salle's ship?
It sailed down the Mississippi River
It was shipwrecked in Matagorda Bay
It sailed to the Gulf of Mexico
It sailed to France
Match each European explorer or event with the correct result of their exploration.
Pineda records the first map of the Texas gulf coast
Mapped the Texas gulf coast in 1519
Columbus discovers the Seven Cities of Gold
Legendary city sought by explorers, but never found by Columbus
Coronado is the first explorer to reach the Americas
First explorer to reach the Americas
La Salle conquers the Aztec civilization
French explorer who did not conquer the Aztecs
This explorer was known for being the first explore present-day East Texas and spent time with the Caddos.
Coronado
Moscoso
De Pineda
Columbus
This explorer crossed the Texas Panhandle and wrote about how beautiful it is.
De Soto
Cabeza Ce Vaca
De Pineda
Coronado
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European Exploration in Texas?
God
Glory
Guts
Gold
What country did De La Salle represent?
Portugal
Spain
France
Mexico
Cabeza De Vaca was a part of which expedition?
De Soto
Narveaz
Coronado
Moscoso
Which was NOT a factor that led to Cortez conquering the Aztecs?
He had better weapons and armour than the natives.
Cortez paid them a lot of money to be able to take over.
The Aztecs thought he might be some sort of God and they paid him tribute
He had soldiers and horses that enabled him to conquer.
Which tribe enslaved Cabeza de Vaca?
Karankawa
Zuni
Caddo
Jumanos
What did Moscoso discover in East Texas?
pinecones
crepe myrtles
petroleum
silver
What was one of the problems LaSalle faced once he established Ft. St. Louis?
hurricanes
drought
freezing temperatures
indian attacks
What is a viceroy
a royal butterfly
an official who rules in the name of the king or queen
the kings brother in law
the royal workshop
a stockade is a
a crude fort
a supply caravan
a mission
weapons
Match each type of ship or property with its correct description.
pirate ship
A ship engaged in illegal acts of robbery at sea.
a supply ship
A ship used to transport goods and provisions.
a privateer
A privately owned ship outfitted with weapons and authorized by a government to attack enemy ships.
rental property
A property leased to tenants for temporary use.
All of the explorers were from Spain except which one?
Coronado
Cabeza de Vaca
Alvarado Moscoso
La Salle
Match the following terms with their correct definitions related to a revolt against leaders.
rebellion
An organized resistance or uprising against authority or government.
mutiny
A revolt specifically by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.
biased
Showing unfair preference for or against something or someone.
stubborn
Unwilling to change one's attitude or position on something.
Which explorer survived shipwreck and slavery?
La Salle
Columbus
Cortez
Cabeza de Vaca
Who did LaSalle name the French settlement after?
His dog
His brother
The French King
The owner of the ship
Match each explorer to the period when they first explored the Americas.
Coronado
Explored the American Southwest in 1540
Desoto
Explored the southeastern United States in 1539
Cabeza de Vaca
Survived a shipwreck and explored the Gulf Coast in 1528
Pineda
Mapped the Texas coastline in 1519
Why did priest accompany the conquistadors?
To make sure their soul was right with the Lord.
To bless their findings once they found the gold.
To pray for safety as they traveled.
To fulfill their goal of sharing God and spreading their faith
What is the biggest impact LaSalle's voyage had on Texas?
He claimed the Mississippi River for Texas.
It made Spain realize how valuable this land was.
It gave our state the French heritage we enjoy today.
Our state got wealthy by finding his sunken ship.
Which explorer wrote a book about his travels?
Christopher Columbus
Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Cortez
Rene Robert Cavilier
Who was the first European to explore Texas?
Estevanico
Christopher Columbus
Cabeza de Vaca
Angelina Caddo
How did Estevanico die?
He starved after being captured by the Karankawa
He drowned when he fell off a raft in the Gulf
He was killed in an Indian attack
He caught a European disease and died
This time period is known as the _______________
Age of Journeys
Age of Bon Voyage
Age of Travel
Age of Contact
What is this?
a church
a mission
a compound
a fort
Who makes maps?
a map drawer
a geologist
a cartographer
a surveyer
What is Pineda's greatest contribution from his years of exploring?
He built the first canal in the new world.
He found all the silver in Texas.
He created the dug out canoes to help the Karankawa get food.
He created the first map of the Gulf Coast.
Estevanico claimed the New World in the name of (a) .
What was the name of LaSalle's settlement off of Matagorda Bay?
Ft. St. Annie
Ft. St. Louis
Ft. St. Bon Voyage
Ft. St. La Salle
Match the following conquistadors with their historical significance.
Luis de Moscoso
Led the remainder of De Soto's expedition after De Soto's death
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Explored the American Southwest searching for the Seven Cities of Gold
Hernan De Soto
Led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States
Juan de Onate
Founded the colony of New Mexico in 1598
What was LaSalle's goals for his mission before he landed in Texas?
Capture the Mississippi River
Establish trade with the Indians
Find warm weather ports
All apply
Where is the LaBelle ship today?
In France
In the Gulf of Mexico
No one knows
In Austin
What years did exploration last?
1942-present
1519-1685
1492-1729
1529-1591
Who are the indigenous people?
The Native American Indians
The Spaniards
The Canadians
The British
LaSalle's men stole a canoe while living at Ft. St. Louis. They would have stolen a canoe from (a) .
