10 Questions
Who set out from Nueva Vizcaya in search of friars in northern New Mexico?
Antonio de Espejo
What happened to the two friars that Antonio de Espejo was searching for?
They were killed by the Tiguex tribe
Where did Antonio de Espejo and his men reach after heading east from Tiguex territory?
Pecos River
Who acted as guides for Antonio de Espejo and his men in present-day Texas?
Jumano
Whose detailed descriptions of the landscape and American Indians encouraged further exploration and settlement of present-day New Mexico?
Diego Pérez de Luxán
Which river did Juan de Oñate cross at El Paso del Norte?
Rio Grande
What was Juan de Oñate ordered to do in New Mexico?
Establish a colony
What were the colonists in Juan de Oñate's party hoping to find?
Silver
Where did Juan de Oñate establish the colony's new headquarters?
Near modern-day Santa Fe
What did Juan de Oñate's expedition find during their time in the region?
No cities of gold, no precious metals, and no jewels
"Exploring the American Southwest: Antonio de Espejo's Expedition" - Test your knowledge of Antonio de Espejo's journey to northern New Mexico in search of friars and his subsequent exploration of the Southwest region. Learn about his encounters with American Indian tribes and his contributions to the exploration of the area.
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