In Which of the Following Is the Explorer Mismatched with the Area

question 26

Multiple Choice

In which of the following is the explorer mismatched with the area he explored?

• A) Coronado-New Mexico and Arizona
• B) Ponce de León-Mississippi River Valley
• C) Cortés-Mexico
• D) Pizarro-Peru
• E) Columbus-Caribbean islands

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