Christopher Columbus was Italian but he sailed for this country?
Spain
This motivated Spain towards exploration conquest of the New World.
Gold, Glory and God
In 1492 Columbus made contact in Central America which started this mass exploration called the "____________________"
THE AGE OF CONTACT
What Spanish Explorer was the first to map the Gulf of Mexico
Alonso De Piñeda
The great empire of the Aztecs Natives in Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) was destroyed by who
Hernan Cortez
A book called "Relaciones" (Relationships) was written by the first explorer which led to more exploration in the Americas
Cabeza De Vaca
Coronado was said to be the first Spanish to discover this Natural Wonder of the World
Grand Canyon
Luis De Moscoso was the first explorer to travel east of North America. He did not find gold but he did find this natural resource.
oil (petroleum)
What country led to the building of Presidios in east Texas?
France
The Colombian Exchange was a trade route between Europe and North America, what ocean did they have to travel?
Atlantic Ocean
What French explorer established a Fort at Matagorda Bay?
La Salle
How many years did the French Flag fly over Texas?
Five
Where was the First Mission Yseleta de Corpus Christi build in Texas?
El Paso
We know a Presidio protects Missions and Towns, what is the meaning of Presidio in English
Military Base (Fort)
The reason the Spanish chose to Ranch instead of farming was?
protection
What year was the Alamo de Valero establish in San Antonio?
1718
