Explorers
Who was the name of the first Spanish explorer that landed in Florida?
Juan Ponce de Leon
When did Christopher Columbus set sail?
In 1492
Where did Christopher Columbus land when he was trying to find India?
Hispaniola-Present day Haiti and Dominican Republic
What tribe helped Menendez build a fort?
The Timucuas
What happened to Fort Caroline?
It was destroyed by the Spanish.
Who was the Spanish explorer trying to find India?
Christopher Columbus
When did Ponce de Leon land in Florida?
In 1513
Where did Ribault land?
Near Jacksonville
Who was St. Augustine ( the city) named after?
a catholic saint- St. Augustine of Hippo
Which king of Spain sent Pedro Menendez de Aviles?
King Phillip II
Who was the first explorer that the French sent?
Jean Ribault
What year did Captain Rene lead his group to settle Florida?
In 1563
Where was Fort Caroline built?
In Jacksonville
Which two countries have explored Florida?
Spanish and French
Which country was the first to explore the Americas?
Spain
Who was the person that the Spanish sent to try and reclaim Florida?
Pedro Menendez de Aviles
What year did the French send their first explorer?
1562
Where did Ponce de Leon land?
In St. Augustine
What religious group first attempted to settle Florida
Huguenots
Before European exploration, how many Native Americans lived in Florida?
350,000
Which French explorer built Fort Caroline?
Captain Rene Goulaine de Laudonniere
When did Menendez set sail to Florida?
In 1565
Where did Ribault lead his group after he landed?
Parris Island
Why was the city named St. Augustine
They came ashore on St. Augustine Feast Day
What was Juan Ponce de Leon trying to find?
The Fountain of Youth