Spanish Explorers

Row 1

1

Which Native tribe did Cabeza de Vaca come in contact with off the coast of Texas?

The Karankawa

1

In what year was the Gulf of Mexico first discovered?

1519

1

What terms refers to the movement of products and animals between North America and Europe?

The Colombian Exchange

1

Which Spanish explorer conquered Mexico in the 1500's?

Cortez

1

Which Spanish explorer was known for exploring the Panhandle in search of a city of gold?

Coronado

Row 2

1

What explorer discovered North America trying to get to India?

Christopher Columbus

1

What animal did the Spanish bring to North America that became adopted into Native culture?

Horses

1

Which Spanish explorer was the first to explore the interior of Texas?

Cabeza de Vaca

1

In what year did Christopher Columbus discover the Caribbean Islands?

1492

1

What Native tribe did Cortes conquer in order to establish Mexico City?

The Aztecs

Row 3

1

Which French explorer was the first to establish a settlement in Texas for France?

La Salle

1

What terms refers to the Spanish soldiers brought to conquer North and South America?

Conquistadors

1

What are the Three G's?

God, Gold, and Glory

1

What did the Europeans bring to North America that killed 90% of all Native American life?

Diseases

1

Which Spanish explorer was the first to map the Gulf of Mexico?

Pineda