Explorers Flashcard Review

Front

Who sailed looking for the fastest way to Asia in 1492, was born in Italy, but sailed for Spain, and had four voyages without realizing he discovered a New World?

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Columbus

Front

Who claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain after crossing the jungle of Panama?

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Balboa

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Who discovered the St. Lawrence River in search of the Northwest Passage and sailed for France?

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Cartier

Front

I sailed for England in search of the Northwest Passage. I didn't find one, but I did name several bodies of water after me. Also, I was kicked off my boat by my crew with my son and was never heard from again.

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Hudson

Front

Who sailed for Spain and is famous for discovering Canada, also finding a large island in the northern Atlantic called "Newfoundland"?

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Cabot

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I explored the southeast of present day America. I saw Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. I was the first to cross the Mississippi River! I actually died there! Who am I?

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de Soto

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Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages? (gold, glory, good buddies, God)

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good buddies

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What was the main accomplishment of exploration? Options: becoming a pirate, catching fish, meeting new friends

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discovering new land

Front

Christopher Columbus thought he had reached India, but he had really landed in______.

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Caribbean Sea

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Cabot and Hudson both sailed for which European Country? Options: Spain, England, France, Portugal

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England