Early Explorers Final Test

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Who were Christopher Columbus and John Cabot?

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They were early explorers who believed they had reached Asia when they arrived in the Americas.

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What did Robert La Salle establish for France?

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He established the city of Quebec.

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Where did John Cabot think he had arrived when he first landed in the Americas?

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He thought he had arrived in Canada.

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Which explorer was NOT French?

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John Cabot was NOT a French explorer.

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What did Christopher Columbus actually find?

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He found an island chain now called the Bahamas.

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What was the main goal of early explorers like Columbus and Cabot?

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Their main goal was to find new trade routes and lands.

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What was the significance of the city of Quebec?

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Quebec was one of the first major settlements in North America established by the French.

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What did early explorers often mistake the Americas for?

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They often mistook the Americas for Asia.

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Who was Samuel de Champlain?

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He was a French explorer known for founding Quebec.

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What was the impact of early exploration on indigenous populations?

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Early exploration often led to the colonization and significant changes to indigenous cultures.