Oklahoma History Review 2
Coronado began his expedition and then crossed the Oklahoma area.
1540-41
Onate crossed Oklahoma.
1601
Oklahoma was claimed as apart of the Louisana Territory.
1682
LaHarpe traded along the Red and Arkansas Rivers.
1718
DeSoto may have crossed into Oklahoma.
1541-42
cannot be overcome
invincible
a person ruling as a deputy for a king
viceroy
German
Teutonic
characters of an ancient Scandinavian alphabet
runes
a record of a person's personal observations
memoirs
For most of recorded history, the European thought to be the first explorer in the Oklahoma area was
Coronado
The discovery that leads many to believe that Vikings may have been the first white men in the Oklahoma area is
runes carved on a stone near Heavener
The first Spanish exploration party that crossed a part of Oklahoma occurred in
1541
What was the French attitude?
The French were their friends and allies
The Spaniard who went to establish a mission among the Tattooed people were
Padilla
Spaniards enjoyed greater intelligence True or False?
True
The most important contribution and influence of the Spaniards to the Indians were
the horse
DeSoto's expedition originated in
Florida
The last major Spanish expedition into Oklahoma was that of
Onate
The French expedition was primarily interested in
land and furs
What were the Spaniards confident of?
that they would find and conquer the fabled cities of gold.
History might have followed a different course if the Spaniards?
If the Spaniards had been less powerful and more friendly
Why did the Indians late and distrust the white man?
Spanish actions of cruelty.
Technical advancement was hindered among the Indians because?
They had no knowledge of the wheel.
Who claimed the Oklahoma area for France?
DeSoto
What do the crosses on the state flag represent?
High Standards
On the state seal, the center of the star is
three figures representing a Native American, a pioneer, and Justice.
Who designed the state seal?
Gabe E. Parker
What does Labor Omnia Vincit mean?
Work conquers all
What is the state tree?
Redbud