European Explorers

Which environmental challenge did Vasco de Balboa run into

• ice bergs

• dense jungles

• bad weather

• cold weather

Why were explorers looking for the northwest passage?

• to find gold

• to reach Asia

• to find native americans

• to find diamonds

What were the three Gs? (choose all three)

• Gold

• Glory

• Gems

• God

What were some of the obstacles Explorers ran into on their voyages?

• bad weather

• lack of maps

• inexperienced crew

• all of the above

Which obstacle below was NOT one that Henry Hudson had to overcome?

• very cold weather

• very hot weather

• long overseas journey

Did any of the explorers reach the goal they set out for?

• yes

• no

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his voyage?

• He was the first explorer to reach Canada.

• He was the first explorer to reach the Carribean.

• He was the first explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean.

• he was the first explorer to reach the Atlantic Ocean.

Which statement best describes how Hernando de Soto felt about the american indians?

• He wanted them to work together to plant crops.

• He wanted to take their land.

• He wanted to trade furs with them.

Which explorer's crew mutinied because they were ready to go home?

• de Soto

• Hudson

• Cartier

• Balboa

Which explorer ran into frigid temperatures and icey rivers?

• Balboa

• Cartier

• Columbus

• Hudson