Which one of the following explored parts of north america in search of a city of gold and traveled up through florida and along the mississippi river?
a. francisco v��squez de coronado
b. hernando desoto
c. francisco pizarro
d. hernando cort��z

The correct answer is B. The one that explored parts of North America in search of a city of gold and traveled up through Florida and along the Mississippi River was Hernando De Soto.

Explanation:

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish seafarer, explorer and conquistador. He played a significant role in conquering Panama, Nicaragua and Peru along with Francisco Pizarro. His biggest venture was an expedition to North America, present-day USA, where he went in search of Eldorado.  

His courage, unwavering loyalty, and cunning plans to blackmail the indigenous villages for the ransom of the captured chiefs became de Soto's hallmark during the conquest of Central America. He also gained fame as an excellent horseman, warrior, and commander, but is remembered for his extraordinary brutality.

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