Explorer Halfpoint

Front

What ocean did Columbus cross?

Back

Atlantic

Front

Columbus searched for many years for someone to give him money to sail to the west. Which leaders and country finally gave him money?

Back

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

Front

What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?

Back

They wanted to find gold so they could be rich.

Front

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

Back

He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.

Front

Which of the following BEST describes the accomplishments of Hernando de Soto?
First European to reach the Mississippi River,
De Soto found spices in North America.
De Soto showed was the first to get to the Pacific Ocean.

Back

First European to reach the Mississippi River

Front

Why was Vasco de Balboa considered a “conquistador”?

Back

He fought with many indigenous people to take their land.

Front

Shortly after returning to the Mississippi River, de Soto fell ill with a fever and died. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What was the main purpose of John Cabot's voyages?

Back

To find a quicker route to Asia

Front

John Cabot was responsible for finding the following country: Italy, Spain, Canada, Asia

Back

Canada

Front

What was Balboa's Route?

Back

Spain to Panama