Who did De Soto describe as the "Queen of Apalache"?
The Wife of Chief Tuskaloosa
A Prominent Apache Woman
A Lady Within His Own Expedition
A Native American Tribe Leader's Wife
Answer
De Soto described a Native American Tribe Leader's Wife as the "Queen of Apalache". He was a Spanish explorer who was searching for gold in Florida. He encountered a Native American tribe led by Chief Ucita, who had a wife named Cofitachequi. De Soto thought that Cofitachequi was the Queen of Apalache because she was the wife of a powerful chief.
Conquering the Unknown: The Adventures of Hernando de Soto
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