Early Exploration

Early Exploration

by SARAH JOINER

Early Exploration

by SARAH JOINER

​Timeline of Early Explorations of North and South America

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Multiple Choice

When did Christopher Columbus reach the Island of San Salvador?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1524

• 1541

Multiple Choice

When did Hernando Cortes Claim Mexico for Spain?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1524

• 1541

Multiple Choice

When did Coronado begin his search for the cities of gold in what is known as southwestern United States?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1540

• 1541

Multiple Choice

When did Hernando de Soto explore the Mississippi River?

• 1492

• 1519

• 1524

• 1541

Multiple Choice

When did Ponce de Leon sail for the new world and explore what is now named Florida?

• 1492

• 1508

• 1524

• 1541

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Multiple Select

Which three challenges did early explorers face during their expeditions to the New World? Pick 3!

• The oceans are very large, and it was possible for explorers to get lost at sea.

• Since they had never traveled to that part of the world, they could easily end up finding people who did not want them there.

• The ships that existed at the time were small, and explorers could not take enough supplies with them.

• Expeditions are expensive, and it was sometimes difficult for the explorers to get the money they needed.