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WorksheetsExplorers of Texas
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 21mins
A Spanish soldier-explorer who sought personal riches and power, as well as wealth and glory for Spain, in the conquest for the Americas
conquistador
missionary
representative
privateer
Religious settlements
province
stockade
mission
conquest
Which is NOT one of the 3 G's?
God
Great
Glory
Gold
This is a settlement of people who have moved to another country but are still ruled by their home country.
expedition
town
conquistador
colony
What were the 3 reasons for Exploration?
Gold, Glory, and God
Glory, God, and Goodness
Gold, God, and Greatness
Which tribe did Cabeza de Vaca meet with on Galveston Island?
Apache
Caddo
Jumanos
Karankawa
Explorers were told that the seven cities of Cibola were made of what?
silver
copper
gold
apple trees
TRUE or FALSE. Coronado found the city of gold and became wealthy and famous.
True
False
TRUE or False. La Salle was a French explorer that accidentally came to Texas.
True
False
How did historians learn about Cabeza de Vacas accomplishments?
He told them
He took videos of them
He wrote them in a journal
Nomadic tribes met their needs by:
working
hunting
finding a job
shopping online
What was built near the missions for protection?
missions
presidios
villas
grocery stores
Which tribe lived near the Mountains and Basins?
Karankawa
Jumano
Caddo
Comanche
Whcich explorers were from Spain?
de Vaca, LaSalle
de Vaca, Coronado
LaSalle, Presidio
Whcich explorer was from Fance?
de Vaca, LaSalle
LaSalle
de Vaca
Coronado
