Soc. Stu. Explorers 4th Gr.

Which of the following are the reasons for exploration?
I.  riches, rocks, and rewards
II. riches, religion, and glory
III. riches, religion, and reputation

• I only
• I & II
• III only
• II & III

Identify at least 3 obstacles explorers encountered:
I. maps and fear
II. weather and diseases
III. food
IV. lack of supplies and enemies

• III only
• III & IV
• I, II, & IV
• II only

All of the following are examples of a helpful interaction with Native Americans EXCEPT:

• shared weapons and tools
• Native Americans taught explorers to grow crops
• diseases
• traded goods

The 3 explorers who sailed for Spain are:

• Cartier, Columbus, & Cabot
• Columbus, Cabot, & Balboa
• Cabot, Ponce de Leon, & Hudson
• Columbus, Ponce de Leon, & Balboa

The 2 explorers who sailed for England were:

• Cartier & Columbus
• Cabot & Hudson
• Ponce de Leon & Cartier
• Cabot & Balboa

The 1 explorer who sailed for France:

• Cabot
• Columbus
• Balboa
• Cartier

Match the description below to the correct person:
 "I am the explorer who sailed for Spain from 1500 to 1517.  My motive was to find cities made of gold and bring the gold back for profit.  I am known for discovering the Pacific Ocean."

• Columbus
• Balboa
• Cabot
• Cartier

Match the description below to the correct person:
"I am the explorer who sailed for Spain in 1492 and 1493.  My motive was to prove that the earth was round and not flat, and that you could reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic.  I am remembered as the one who discovered America. "

• Columbus
• Hudson
• Ponce de Leon
• Balboa

Match the description below to the correct person:
"I am the explorer who sailed for King Henry VII of England in 1497.  I sailed from England, went north around Ireland, and landed in Canada.  My motives were to bring back gold to England, and to find a shorter trade route to Asia.  I landed in Canada where fishing was great, and claimed much of eastern Canada for England."

• Cartier
• Hudson
• Cabot
• Balboa

Match the description below to the correct person:
"I am the only explorer who sailed for France.  My motive was to find the Northwest Passage.  I sailed from France to Canada, and claimed much of Canada for France.  I am remembered for my exploration of the St. Lawrence River, and for giving Canada its name."

• Hudson
• Columbus
• Cartier
• Ponce de Leon