European Explorers - Hereford

When Columbus landed in America, he thought he had reached?

• Spain

• New Mexico

• Asia

• England

Which of the following explorers searched for gold for 4 years?

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

Which of the following explorers was the first to circumnavigate (sail around) the entire

world?

• Leif Eriksson

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Robert LaSalle

Why was Eric the Red forced to leave his home country of Scandinavia?

• He wanted to travel.

• He killed his neighbor.

• He missed his son.

• He was looking for gold.

John Cabot reached Newfoundland and thought he had found Asia. Though he found

no silks and spice, he did find_____

• Rich fishing waters

• Rough seas

• The Northwest Passage

• New fruits and vegetables

About how many years passed between the voyages of Leif Eriksson and Christopher

Columbus?

• 1000

• 2

• 500

• 200

Why did Leif Eriksson go on a voyage?

• To find his father, Eric the Red.

• To search for gold.

• To search for land further west than Greenland.

• To find Native Americans

In 1607, which explorer sailed in the name of The Netherlands and England?

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernando de Soto

Which explorer named Louisiana?

• Leif Eriksson

• Robert LaSalle

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus sailed with ____ ship(s) on his first trip.

• 5

• 17

• 1

• 3