European Explorers

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Which of the reasons is NOT a reason for North American exploration? Options: to spread Christianity, in search of natural resources like gold, timber and animal furs, in search of animals and plants, claim land and/or people

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in search of animals and plants

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Which nation sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?

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Spain

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Which obstacle did Christopher Columbus had to overcome during his journey? Options: the dense jungles of present-day Panama, unskilled crew members, vanished on their way home to England, the cold temperatures of the Arctic region

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unskilled crew members

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Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease?

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the introduction of certain diseases to American Indians

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Who was the first European Explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean from Panama?

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Vasco Nunez de Balboa

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Which European explorer explored the St. Lawrence River?

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Jacques Cartier

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Which is NOT a reason that Europeans began exploring? God, Gold, Glory, Grace

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Grace

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Who sailed for England?

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John Cabot

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Who sailed for France?

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Jacques Cartier

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_______________ reached America in 1497. He landed in what is now Canada, and is credited with finding a good fishing spot that made England money.

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John Cabot