European Explorers Review

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What are three reasons for European Exploration?

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God, Gold, Glory

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What does "Glory" mean in the 3 G's?

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Explorers wanted to be famous for their discoveries.

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What does "God" mean in the 3 G's?

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Explorers wanted to spread religion to others such as the native americans.

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What does "Gold" mean in the 3 G's?

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Explorers wanted riches such as gold, land, spices, and other valuable resources.

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What did John Cabot discover during his exploration near the coast of Canada?

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A rich fishing area

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What was the result of John Cabot's discovery when he returned to Europe?

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More European fishing boats began sailing to the coast of Canada.

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Vasco Nunez de Balboa was the first European to discover which body of water?

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Pacific Ocean

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Hernando de Soto was the first European to cross which river? (Hint: the longest river in North America)

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Mississippi River

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When Christopher Columbus and his crew discovered an island, they met native people that lived there. Why did he call them “Indians”?

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He thought he landed in India.

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Which European Explorer had two bodies of water named after him?

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Henry Hudson