Explorers Study

Where was John Cabot born?

• Italy
• Spain
• Canada 
• St. John

John Cabot faced the following obstacles during his journey.

• He had to fight with the Native. Americans
• Bad weather, disagreements among crew members, no maps, and he had to repair his ship.
• He didn't have enough money to sponsor his expedition. 
• Sickness, hunger, and the spread of smallpox.

What country sponsored John Cabot's expedition?

• Spain
• Italy
• England
• America

What was John Cabot's ship name?

• Santa Maria

• Pinta

• Mark

• Matthew

John Cabot's goal was to? 

• Find the Fountain of Youth 
• Find a shorter trade route to Asia.
• Find the Pacific Ocean
• Find Puerto Rico 

For what was Vasco Nunez de Balboa most known for?

• He was most known for being the first European to see the Caribbean Islands 
• He was most known for discovering America 
• Most known for discovering Spain
• He was most known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean

Where was Balboa born?

• Spain
• Africa
• Panama
• Pacific 

What country sponsored Balboa's expedition? 

• America
• Spain
• India
• France

What was Balboa's goal on his expedition?

• To discover America
• To claim land for America and find a land route to China
• To claim land for Spain and find a land route to the Pacific
• To find the lost land of Elsavador and to find treasure

Who explored the Southeastern part of the United States and Mississippi River?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco de Gamma