Texas History Age of Contact Crossword

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  1. 3. Spanish missionary who established the first Spanish mission in Nacogdoches.
  2. 4. One of the three reasons most Europeans explored the New World.
  3. 10. Person first credited with discovering America.
  4. 11. Cabeza de Vaca’s journey through Texas began an era called this.
  5. 12. Last name of explorer who searched for the lost city of gold.
  6. 13. Coastal tribe encountered by Cabeza de Vaca on his travels in Texas.
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  1. 1. Wrote a book about cities made of gold and gems.
  2. 2. First person to map the Texas gulf coast in 1519.
  3. 4. One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, first discovered by Coronado.
  4. 5. Name for a soldier-explorer who explored the New World for Spain.
  5. 6. Wiped out the Aztec empire to take all their gold.
  6. 7. Spanish military-type garrison buildings used to protect missions.
  7. 8. More commonly known name of the Spanish mission San Antonio de Valero.
  8. 9. Spanish religious building used to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
  9. 10. Name of storied city made of gold.