Explorers

Explorers

4th - 5th Grade

20 Qs

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Explorers

Explorers

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Leif Eriksson was a ________ explorer.

Spanish
English
French
Viking

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

In the image, the pictures show 16th century sailors using tools of the trade.  These sailors are pointing these tools at the sky to help them:

sail against the wind
increase speed
send out a warning
navigate their ship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

In addition to the items shown in the image, which of the following made it much easier for the early explorers to travel from one place to another?

an odometer
an abacus
a compass
a musket

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the time period between the 15th and 17th centuries in which Europeans travelled in search of new trade routes, lands, and goods?

Age of Treasure
Age of Adventure
Age of Exploration
Age of Navigation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

After the Vikings, John Cabot became the first explorer to _________.  Look at the map for a clue.

arrive on the mainland of North America
cross the equator
arrive in South America
sail around the world

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which country was the first to seek a water route to Asia?

Spain
Portugal
England
France

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

Christopher Columbus is often credited with being the first European to "discover" the New World in 1492.  According to the map, who was the first to arrive in the New World?

the Vikings
John Cabot
Amerigo Vespucci
the map does not show the "New World"

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