Vocabulary
An explorer who searched for wealth in the Americas?
conquistador
Which empire was the first to claim Texas?
Spanish
Which explorer was killed by his own men?
La Salle
What was a main reason Spain built settlements in Texas?
Who sings the song No Scrubs?
TLC
A spanish military post
presidio
What was the impact of Cabeza's journal?
Brought more exploration to Texas
Who lived among the Karankawas?
Which river was La Salle the first European to explore?
Mississippi River
Who is Luke Skywalker's sister?
Leia
Spanish official appointed to rule land in New Spain
viceroy
What were the three reasons for Spanish exploration?
gold, god, glory
Which explorer mapped the coast of Spain?
Pineda
Which region of Texas was the home of buffalo?
Great Plains
What is Eleven's favorite breakfast?
Eggos
What was Cibola?
A mythical city of gold.
What did La Salle do to start a conflict with Spain?
He built a fort.
Which explorer searched for Cibola?
Why did Colombus travel across the Atlantic?
What year was this building built?
1940
What did France name its territory in North America? Hint: There is a state with the same name.
Louisiana
What happened in 1519?
Europeans were forced out of Texas
The first English colonies in Texas
The first map of the Texas coastline was created
Which conquistador conquered the Aztec empire?
Which country was most interested in trading with the indians?
France
Who is the oldest Kardashian sister?
Kourtney