Vasco Nunez de Balboa

After Columbus' voyages, Spain hired Balboa and a few other explorers to sail to South America.

• True

• False

Who hired Balboa to find treasure in the new world, specifically South America.

• King and Queen of Spain

• King and Queen of Italy.

• King and Queen of France.

What was Balboa searching for?

• spices

• pearls and gold

• perfume and silver

Balboa had some ____________ problems after trying to be a farmer. He hid in a barrel of another ship with his dog to try and leave Hispaniola.

• money

• cargo

• health

While traveling across the Isthmus of Panama, Balboa climbed a mountain and discovered ____________________.

• another colony.

• the Pacific Ocean.

• more explorers looking for riches.

What country sponsored Balboa's expedition? 

• America

• Spain

• India

• France

What is a conquistador? Why was Balboa called a conquistador?

• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he sold pigs over many territories.

• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he took over many territories through the use of force.

• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he learned how to fence at an early age.

• He was called a conquistador, or conqueror, because he discovered America.

What were the biggest obstacles he faced?

• pigs and cows

• jungles and mountains

• Natives and Oceans

• maps and trees