Question

In this excerpt, the Spanish explorer Coronado reports to the King of Spain that he has discovered A. some very rich land for farming. B. the legendary "Seven Cities of Cibola." C. native peoples that he has enslaved. D. vast gold and silver deposits.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: B. the legendary "Seven Cities of Cibola."

Explanation:

Francisco Vásquez de Coronado was an explorer from Spain in the 16th century, known for expeditions in Southwest of America. Coronado went to look for seven golden cities after learning the tale of riches with it among the Spaniards in Mexico. Coronado assembled 400 soldiers and 1500 Indians and set out for an excursion to find the treasure (gold), to have existed in Mexico. He found the seven cities of Cibola with no riches.