Recall
Where did Cabeza de Vaca and his group begin their journey in the fall of 1528?
A) Tampa Bay
B) Texas
C) Florida Panhandle
D) Cuba
C) Florida Panhandle
What did Cabeza de Vaca believe was the purpose of his suffering during his journey?
A) To become a great warrior
B) To gain wealth
C) To heal others and serve God
D) To join the Native Americans
C) To heal others and serve God
What materials did the men use to construct rafts for their journey?
A) Only trees and branches
B) Cut-down trees, hair from dead horses, and parts of their clothing
C) Rocks and mud
D) Canoes provided by Native Americans
B) Cut-down trees, hair from dead horses, and parts of their clothing
How long did Cabeza de Vaca and the three other men remain enslaved by Native Americans?
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Six years
D) Ten years
C) Six years
a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
strait
What desperate measure did the Spanish men take to survive while in Florida?
A) They built a fort.
B) They killed their horses for food.
C) They sent for help.
D) They tried to negotiate with the Native Americans.
B) They killed their horses for food.
How did the Native Americans treat Cabeza de Vaca and his companions?
A) They enslaved them.
B) They helped and fed them.
C) They killed them.
D) They ignored them.
B) They helped and fed them.
After landing in Texas, what were the conditions like for Cabeza de Vaca and his companions?
A) They quickly found food and shelter
B) They faced extreme hardships, including hunger and enslavement
C) They established a successful settlement
D) They reunited with the rest of their group
B) They faced extreme hardships, including hunger and enslavement
What was one of the first new experiences Cabeza de Vaca and his companions encountered while traveling with the Native Americans?
A) Learning to farm
B) Hunting techniques
C) Speaking different languages
D) Building shelters
C) Speaking different languages
a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.
traits
How long did the raft trip across the Gulf of Mexico last?
A) One week
B) Two weeks
C) One month
D) Two months
C) One month
When Cabeza de Vaca returned to Spain, what message did he share?
A) To conquer more lands
B) To treat Native Americans with respect
C) To abandon exploration
D) To seek revenge on the slavers
B) To treat Native Americans with respect
What title or role did Cabeza de Vaca and his companions take on among the Native Americans?
A) Warriors
B) Traders
C) Medicine men or healers
D) Farmers
C) Medicine men or healers
What ultimately happened to Cabeza de Vaca after he returned to Spain?
A) He became a wealthy landowner
B) He continued to advocate for the respectful treatment of Native Americans
C) He was sent to prison
D) He became an explorer again and returned to America
B) He continued to advocate for the respectful treatment of Native Americans
a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
conquistadors
What fate did many men face during the winter in Texas?
A) They became rich.
B) They died of starvation or were enslaved.
C) They returned home.
D) They discovered gold.
B) They died of starvation or were enslaved.
How many Spanish men originally set out on the journey with Cabeza de Vaca?
A) 100
B) 250
C) 400
D) 50
B) 250
How did the Native Americans initially react to Cabeza de Vaca and his group?
A) They attacked them
B) They enslaved them immediately
C) They aided and cared for them
D) They ignored them completely
C) They aided and cared for them
What crucial skill did Cabeza de Vaca develop that helped him survive and integrate with Native American communities?
A) Map-making
B) Navigating through the wilderness
C) Healing and medicine
D) Weapon crafting
C) Healing and medicine
not obstructed or hindered.
unimpeded
After becoming enslaved, what skills did Cabeza de Vaca and the others develop?
A) Sword fighting
B) Cooking
C) Healers and understanding Native American languages
D) Farming
C) Healers and understanding Native American languages
What were the Spanish explorers' main goal during their expedition to Florida?
A) To establish trade routes
B) To find gold and claim the land for the Spanish empire
C) To convert Native Americans to Christianity
D) To rescue other explorers
B) To find gold and claim the land for the Spanish empire
What does Cabeza de Vaca believe about the tree that was on fire during his time in the woods?
A) It was a sign of danger
B) It was a miracle that kept him warm
C) It was a sign that he should leave the area
D) It was an opportunity to gain firewood
B) It was a miracle that kept him warm
Which of the following best describes Cabeza de Vaca's view of the Native Americans by the end of his journey?
A) He believed they were barbaric and needed to be civilized.
B) He felt they were equal humans deserving of respect and compassion.
C) He thought they were potential allies for conquering other lands.
D) He considered them a threat to Spanish interests in the New World.
B) He felt they were equal humans deserving of respect and compassion.
endless
interminable