Early European Explorers

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During the age of exploration, many sea captains were looking for a shorter route to the Far East (Asia)

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True

Front

Which European explorer was the first to see the Pacific Ocean in 1513?

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Balboa

Front

Which explorer was mutinied by their crew mates and was never heard from again?

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Hudson

Front

Which explorer explored parts of Canada and had a river and a bay named after him?

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Hudson

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One of the first European explorers to discover the New World. He thought he had landed in India so he called the Native Americans Indians.

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Columbus

Front

Which European explorer went with Christoper Columbus on his 2nd voyage?

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Ponce De Leon

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The Native Americans and European explorers respected and helped each other.

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False

Front

What is Hernando de Soto best remembered for today?

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1st European to have crossed the Mississippi River.

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What is one of Ponce de Leon greatest accomplishments?

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Discovering and naming Florida

Front

What is one of Vasco Nunez de Balboa's greatest accomplishments?

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Crossing Central America to discover the Pacific Ocean