Explorers

Leif Eriksson was a ________ explorer.

• Spanish
• English
• French
• Viking

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

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

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

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

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

• Spain
• Portugal
• England
• France

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"

John Cabot claimed lands for _________.

• Spain
• Portugal
• England
• France

Hernando de Soto explored the southeastern United States (Florida) and claimed lands for _______.

• Spain
• Portugal
• England
• France

Robert LaSalle claimed lands along the ________ for France.

• Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Mississippi River
• Ashley River