South Carolina Explorers

What were the main reasons explorers came to the New World?

• To find gold, silver, and other valuables.
• To find glory by claiming new land for "king and country".
• To spread the word about God.
• All of these reasons.

What were the three main countries that sent explorers to South Carolina?

• Russia, China and India
• Germany, Spain, and Canada
• England, France, and Spain

Hernando de Soto explored for which country?

• England
• Spain
• France

What was Hernando De Soto's motive for exploring SC?

• To claim land
• To find land for plantations
• To find gold and slaves

Who found Cofitachiqui?

• Hernando de Soto
• William Hilton
• Juan Pardo

Did Hernando de Soto create a permanent settlement in South Carolina?

• yes
• no

Jean Ribault explored for which country?

• England
• France 
• Spain

What was Jean Ribault's motive for exploring SC?

• To find slaves and gold
• To compete with the Spanish for land in the New World.
• To become friends with the Native Americans

What was the name of place Jean Ribault claimed?

• Beaufort
• Santa Elena
• Charlesfort

Did Charlesfort become a permanent settlement for the French?

• No, it failed and surviving colonist returned to France.
• Yes, it lasted and is now the present day Port Royal Harbor.