WorksheetsReview of European Explorers
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
A Spanish soldier searching for riches, land, and glory was called a ___________.
explorer
missionary
conquistador
friar
______________ was looking for the "City of Gold."
Columbus
Coronado
La Salle
Cabeza de Vaca
____________ drew the original map of the Texas coastline.
Coronado
Pineda
Columbus
Cortes
___________ was the leader of the Aztec Empire that was defeated by Cortes.
Cortes
Moctezuma II
Coronado
La Salle
Which country funded (paid for) the exploration voyages?
France
Spain
Mexico
None of these
Check all that apply to Cabeza de Vaca.
lived among the coastal Native Americans
was considered a healer or shaman
was shipwrecked at Galveston Island
explored/traveled for 7-8 years
Which of these are reasons for European exploration? Check all that apply.
god
grits
glory
gold
Check all that apply to Columbus.
was looking for a faster route to Asia
Italian sailor
had three ships
mapped the Texas coastline
Cabeza de Vaca was taken to _______ and told Spanish officials about his exploration.
Mexico City
New York City
New Spain
New Mexico
Check all that apply to Cortes.
conquered the Aztecs
built Mexico City on top of Tenochtitlan ruins
Italian sailor
sank his ships so his soldiers could not go back
An epidemic is a widespread outbreak of _____________.
food
disease
exploration
war
Which continent is light green on this map?
North America
South America
Africa
Europe
Which continent is dark green on this map?
North America
South America
Africa
Europe
Which continent is red on this map?
North America
South America
Africa
Europe
Which continent is yellow on this map?
North America
South America
Africa
Europe
Which continent is orange on this map?
Australia
Asia
Africa
Europe
Which continent is purple on this map?
Australia
Asia
Africa
Europe
The Indian Ocean is south of Asia.
True
False
The Atlantic Ocean is east of North America and west of Europe.
True
False
The Pacific Ocean is west of North America and east of Asia.
True
False
Which European explorer traveled on this route?
Cabeza de Vaca
Pineda
Coronado
None of these
Which explorer entered Texas at Galveston Island and ended up at Mexico City?
Coronado
Pineda
Cabeza de Vaca
None of these
Which explorer mapped the Texas coastline in 1519?
Cabeza de Vaca
Pineda
Coronado
None of these
Which of these describe La Salle? Check all that apply.
French explorer
established Ft. Saint Louis at Matagorda Bay
colony on lasted 2 years
was liked by the settlers
Which of these describes Coronado? Check all that apply.
looked for the Seven Cities of Cibola
explored the Texas plains
failed to find any gold
English explorer
