(2 of 5) What happened to men from previous Spanish expeditions who were lost on the Philippines?

(1 of 5) In 1527, Saavedra set off with the third ever Spanish expedition to cross the Pacific. The crew were searching for news of the previous expedition, headed by Loaisa. A decade had still not passed since Magellan's first ever European passage across the Pacific. These were pioneering, world-changing voyages. Did Saavedra find Loaisa?

What aspects stood out during Hernando de Soto's exploration of the area of the southern United States?

Hernando de Soto was one of the earliest Europeans to explore the area between today's Florida and Arkansas, taking in most of the states in between. What were the main events during Hernando de Soto's expedition?

(18 of 18) What arguments did Raleigh use to try to persuade Queen Elizabeth to conquer Guiana?

(17 of 18) How does Raleigh describe his return to Trinidad?

(16 of 18) What were some of Sir Walter Raleigh's more outlandish claims?

(15 of 18) Why did Sir Walter Raleigh choose to return home rather than forge ahead in his search for riches?

(14 of 18) Raleigh’s descriptions sometimes lapse into fantasy. What are some examples of Raleigh’s more exaggerated claims?

(13 of 18) What nations did Raleigh encounter during his explorations?