Question

1. describe what motivated spanish explorers to find the 7 cities of cibola. compare their motivation to that of europeans who had searched for a trade route to asia. (3 - 5 sentences)
2. what was the name of the trail from mexico city to nm?

Explanation:

1. Spanish explorers were mainly driven by the desire for gold and other riches rumored to be in the 7 Cities of Cibola. They also aimed for glory and to spread Christianity. Europeans seeking a trade - route to Asia were motivated by the potential for lucrative trade in spices, silk, and other valuable goods. While both were profit - driven, one was for land - based treasures and the other for trade.
2. The trail from Mexico City to New Mexico (NM) was the El Camino Real.

Answer:

1. Spanish explorers sought gold, glory, and to spread Christianity. Europeans seeking Asian trade routes wanted lucrative trade. Both were profit - motivated but in different ways.
2. El Camino Real