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WorksheetsHernando de Soto
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which area did Hernando de Soto explore?
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What is happening in this picture?
Hernando de Soto and his men are discovering The Mississippi River.
Hernando de Soto and his men are discovering The Rio Grande.
Hernando de Soto and his men are discovering The Pacific Ocean.
Hernando de Soto and his men are discovering Asia.
Which of the following could describe Hernando de Soto's relationship with the Native Americans?
He fought with them and forced them into slavery.
He admired them and learned their language.
He tried to convert them to Christianity.
He was there to give them gold and other riches.
Which of the following statements about Hernando de Soto is TRUE?
He was the first explorer to sail along the coast of California.
He explored the areas around the Rio Grande and St. Lawrence rivers.
He led the first exploration through the southeast part of what is now the United States.
Which of the following is one of Hernando de Soto's GREATEST achievements?
He was one of the first Europeans to reach the Mississippi River.
He wrote a book about his journeys in Florida.
He helped reach the Pacific Ocean.
Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the Native American population in the Southeast to decrease?
Hernando de Soto and other explorers brought diseases with them that were unfamiliar to the Native Americans.
The loss of bison in the area
Hernando de Soto and other explorers brought gold to give to the Native Americans.
What country sponsored Hernando de Soto during his exploration?
England
Spain
United States
Italy
Which of the following was an obstacle Hernando de Soto faced during his time of exploration?
Friendly Native Americans
Hostile Native Americans
He had to travel through the jungle.
He had to travel through the icy waters of the Arctic.
One reason Hernando de Soto took his voyage was to gain glory. Which of the following explains this?
He claimed new land for Spain.
He converted Native Americans to Christianity.
He found gold for the King of France.
