Vasco Nunez de Balboa Quiz

For what was Vasco Nunez de Balboa most known for?

• He was most known for being the first European to see the Caribbean Islands 
• He was most known for discovering America 
• Most known for discovering Spain
• He was most known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean

Where was Balboa born?

• Spain
• Africa
• Panama
• Pacific 

What country sponsored Balboa's expedition? 

• America
• Spain
• India
• France

What was Balboa's goal on his expedition?

• To discover America
• To claim land for America and find a land route to China
• To claim land for Spain and find a land route to the Pacific
• To find the lost land of Elsavador and to find treasure

What is a conquistador? Why was Balboa called a conquistador?

• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he sold pigs over many territories.
• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he took over many territories through the use of force.
• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he learned how to fence at an early age.
• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he discovered America.

Why did Balboa end up staying in Hispaniola for a short time?

• Because of a leaky ship
• He wanted to sell pigs
• Because he was put on trail for treason  
• He had to build more ships

Who and where did he marry?

• Mary Musgrove, in Georgia
• Valentina Camila, Spain
• An Indian princess, in Panama 
• Queen  Isabella, Spain

As a boy he practiced ______________.

• Fighting
• Fishing
• Farming
• Fencing

In 1501, Balboa joined an expedition from Spain to ____________.

• France
• Colombia
• Greece
• Portugal

Some of the obstacles Balboa faced were.

• His boat was to small for him to load his pigs. 
• He had too many men and not enough boats.
• The Queen of Spain would not sponsor his expedition 
• He had a leaky ship, he came across many Native American tribes and had many battles with them.