Who was he?
Juan Ponce de León was originally a soldier for which country?
Spain
Name one reason Ponce de León wanted to explore.
find new lands, discover riches, gain fame/power, find Fountain of Youth
In what year did Ponce de León explore Florida?
1513
What does “Pascua de Florida” mean in Spanish?
"Land of Flowers"
Did Ponce ever find the Fountain of Youth? Did it ever really exist?
No, he did not find it because it was only a legend (not proven to be true).
What famous explorer did Ponce de León sail with?
Christopher Columbus
Who gave Ponce de León permission to explore new lands?
Spain/Spanish Crown
What did Ponce de León find instead of the Fountain of Youth?
New land (Florida)
What did Ponce de León think Florida was at first?
The island where he would find the Fountain of Youth.
According to the legend, where was the Fountain of Youth supposed to be located?
The Island of Bimini
What was the name of the land Ponce de León was the governor of?
Puerto Rico
What did Spain hope to gain by exploring new territories?
More land, wealth, and power/fame
What was the effect of Ponce de León’s exploration? What came out of his exploration?
Spain learned more about new parts of the world
What event or holiday did his voyage line up with, inspiring Florida’s name?
Easter (Pascua Florida)
What did people believe the Fountain of Youth could do?
If you drank from it you would never die because it kept you young forever.
What group of people did he help drive out before becoming an explorer?
Muslims from Spain
What myth/legend motivated many people like him to follow this journey?
The legend of the Fountain of Youth
Even though he didn’t find what he wanted, why are his discoveries still important?
They connected parts of the world and added to Spain’s knowledge of the Americas
Which ocean did he sail across to reach Florida?
Atlantic Ocean
What lesson can we learn from Ponce de León’s search for the Fountain of Youth?
Even when explorers don’t find what they’re looking for, their journeys can lead to important discoveries and new connections between parts of the world.
What impression did Ponce de León give in the reading?
A) Enjoyed fighting and conquering people
B) Followed Christopher Columbus everywhere he went
C) Grew up in a wealthy family
D) Was never rewarded for his bravery
A
Why did Spain keep rewarding Juan Ponce de León with permission to explore new lands?
Because each time he explored, he helped Spain claim more land, find resources like gold, and spread Spain’s power in the New World.
Question: What happened when Ponce de León and his men returned to Florida in 1521 to start a settlement/colony?
They were attacked by Native Americans, and Ponce de León was wounded by an arrow. He later died from his injury.
What happened to Ponce de León's colony in Florida?
A) It was constantly attacked by Native Americans.
B) It was the most successful settlement in the history of Spain.
C) It was moved to Texas
D) It grew too larger and had to be divided into two colonies
A
What is the order of lands Juan Ponce de Leon explored?
1) Spain
2) Hispaniola
3) Puerto Rico
4)Florida
5) Puerto Rico
6) Spain
7) Florida
8) Cuba