Which accurately describes the exploration efforts of Francisco Pizarro?
A) Pizarro led expeditions to modern-day Pennsylvania and established a Quaker colony.
B) Pizarro led a fleet of three ships—the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria—to the Bahamas.
C) Pizarro joined Vasco Núñez de Balboa when he discovered the Pacific Ocean.
D) Pizarro joined Francisco Vázquez de Coronado to search for El Dorado.
I believe it is C
Yes, C.
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To get the answer, we need to examine the different exploration efforts of Francisco Pizarro and determine which one accurately describes his endeavors.
Option A states that Pizarro led expeditions to modern-day Pennsylvania and established a Quaker colony. However, this is not an accurate description of Pizarro's exploration efforts. Pizarro was a Spanish conquistador who ventured into South America rather than North America. Moreover, he did not establish a Quaker colony.
Option B mentions that Pizarro led a fleet of three ships— the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria— to the Bahamas. While Pizarro was an explorer, this particular exploration effort is not attributed to him. The expedition referred to in this option is associated with Christopher Columbus, who sailed to the Bahamas during his first voyage in 1492.
Option C suggests that Pizarro joined Vasco Núñez de Balboa when he discovered the Pacific Ocean. This is not an accurate depiction of Pizarro's exploration efforts either. While Balboa did lead an expedition to find the Pacific Ocean, Pizarro was not a part of that endeavor.
Option D states that Pizarro joined Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in the search for El Dorado. This is also an incorrect description of Pizarro's explorations. Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was a separate explorer who embarked on an expedition to search for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, in what is now the American Southwest.
Given this analysis, the correct answer is none of the given options. Francisco Pizarro is most famously known for his exploration and conquest of the Inca Empire in present-day Peru. He led numerous expeditions throughout South America, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Inca civilization.