Explorers Quiz

Juan Pardo was a ________ explorer.

• English

• Spanish

• French

Henry Woodward was a _________ explorer.

• English

• Spanish

• French

Jean Ribault was a ________ explorer.

• Spanish

• French

• English

Hernando de Soto was a _________ explorer.

• English

• French

• Spanish

William Hilton was a _________ explorer.

• Spanish

• French

• English

I came to South Carolina after landing on the coast of Florida. I was searching for gold and riches. I did not establish a permanent settlement. Who am I?

• William Hilton

• Hernando De Soto

• Jean Ribault

• Juan Pardo

I named the place where I landed Port Royal. My men and I built a fort on Parris Island and called it Charlesfort. The settlement failed and we returned to France. Who am I?

• William Hilton

• Henry Woodward

• Jean Ribault

• Hernando De Soto

I traveled through the Carolinas and what is now Tennessee looking for a route to Mexico. I made peace with the Native Americans because the Spanish were beginning to see how trade with the Native Americans could be beneficial. I built forts in the mountains of North Carolina. Who am I?

• Juan Pardo

• William Hilton

• Henry Woodward

• Jean Ribault

I sailed from Barbados to Port Royal. I claimed the area now known as Hilton Head Island for England. Hilton Head Island was named for me. Who am I?

• Hernando De Soto

• Jean Ribault

• Juan Pardo

• William Hilton

I established the first successful English settlement in South Carolina on the Ashley River and named it Charles Town. I lived with the Native Americans and learned from them. I tried to pave the way to honest, friendly relations with the Native Americans. Who am I?

• Jean Ribault

• Dr. Henry Woodward

• Hernando De Soto

• William Hilton