Explorer's Quiz 1

Europeans wanted to trade with Asia for their...

• silk, spices, and gold

• wood, sea shells, and silver

• clocks, mirrors, and beads

• vegetables, spices, and fruit

______ landed in the Americas in 1492 but was convinced he had landed in the Indies.

• Christopher Columbus

• MARCO POLO

• Leif Eriksson

• John Cabot

What nation sponsored Columbus´s expedition in 1492?

• Spain
• France
• Italy
• England

Why did Columbus sail west from Europe?

• to find his lost dog
• to find new lands
• to find the Northwest passage
• to find a faster route to Asia

Where did Christopher Columbus set up a settlement?

• China

• Mexico

• Hispaniola

• Hawaii

Who Discover the Hudson River

• Francis Drake

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Ameico Vespucci

Why did so many Europeans want to find the Northwest Passage?

• They thought it was a shorter route to Asia.

• They thought it was a longer route to America.

• They thought it was a longer route to Asia.

• They thought it was a shorter route to America.

What motivated Europeans to explore and settle new territory?

• Becoming rich through land and goods (gold)

• Escape from religious judgement (God)

• Competition with other countries (Glory)

• All of the above

Early explorers came from what 3 countries?

• Italy, United States, Canada
• Spain, France and England
• Spain, United States and Italy
• England, France and Canada

Early Life: Where was John Cabot born?

• Spain

• France

• United States

• Italy