After claiming to have seen the Seven Cities of Cíbola, the report of which explorer sparked larger Spanish expeditions into North America’s interior?

Friar Marcos de Niza reported that he had seen the Seven Cities of Cíbola, which were believed to hold great wealth. His report encouraged Spain to send larger expeditions into North America’s interior, including the expedition led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. The correct choice is Friar Marcos de Niza.

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