Reading Comprehension
Who was the explorer that landed in Florida in 1513?
Juan Ponce de León
What does expedition mean?
A journey with a purpose
What is the main idea of the article?
Spanish exploration and settlements shaped Florida and the U.S.
“The fort had tremendous walls.” What does tremendous walls mean?
Very big
What is the oldest city founded by Europeans in the United States?
St. Augustine
Why did early Spanish settlers struggle in Florida?
Native tribes resisted and crops wouldn’t grow
What does era mean?
A period of time
Which detail supports that Spanish influence still exists today?
Spanish words and place names are still used
“Visitors can uncover evidence about the past.” What does uncover mean in this sentence?
Find or discover
What country controlled Florida before it became part of the United States?
Spain
What important city did the Spanish build?
St. Augustine
What does permanent mean?
Lasting for a long time
Which detail shows life was difficult for settlers?
Crops failed and there were storms and resistance
Museums document history.” What does document mean in this sentence?
Record or keep information
Name one Spanish word used in English today.
Examples: burrito, patio, canyon, plaza, mosquito
Why did Spain send Pedro Menéndez de Avilés to Florida?
To remove the French and take control
What does tremendous mean?
Very large or powerful
What is the main idea of the section about St. Augustine today?
You can still see Spanish history there
“Artifacts give evidence of the past.” What does evidence mean in this sentence?
Proof or clues
What was the name of the fort built to protect St. Augustine?
Castillo de San Marcos
Why was the Castillo de San Marcos built?
To protect St. Augustine from attacks
What does archaeology mean?
Studying the past through objects
Which detail BEST shows the importance of the fort?
It protected the city from enemies
“Spanish names are a permanent part of the city.” What does permanent mean in this sentence?
Not changing or lasting forever
What do archaeologists study to learn about the past?
Artifacts like tools, dishes, and beads