Age of Exploration - 5th

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages?

• To serarch for gold and riches

• To make friends with the Native Americans

• To spread their religion

• The explorers want to become famous.

Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?

• England
• Mexico
• France
• Spain

What was the purpose of Columbus' expeditions?

• To find a shorter route to Asia by sailing west
• To claim land in Canada
• To explore the Hudson Bay
• None of the above

Which of the folowing is an obstacle faced by the early explorers?

• bad weather
• no maps
• ran out of supplies
• all of the above

Ponce de Leon was searching for...?

• Fountain of Youth
• Seven cities of gold
• The Northwest passage
• A water route to America

I was looking for the Northwest Passage in 1534. On my journey, I sailed down the Saint Lawrence River. 

• Henry Hudson
• John Cabot
• Jacques Cartier
• Christopher Columbus

What are some ways that the early explorers caused problems (impacted) for the Native Americans?

• Disease
• Took their land
• Made them slaves
• All of the above

Ponce de Leon claimed what became known as ______.

• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Canada

Which explorer sailed for the country France?

• Vasco De Balboa
• Ponce de Leon
• John Cabot
• Jacques Cartier

Who was the first person to sail around the world?

• Columbus

• de Soto

• Vespucci

• Magellan