Vasco Nunez De Balboa

1. Vasco Nunez de Balboa made a very big discovery. What was he the first European to find?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Caribbean Sea

Vasco Nunez de Balboa was an explorer from the country of _____.

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• England

Balboa had to cross a narrow piece of land in Panama to get to the Pacific Ocean. What was this area of land called?

• The Panama Railroad

• The Isthmus of Panama

• The Island of Panama

• The Panama Canal

How did Vasco Nunez de Balboa's life end?

• He was made the top aide to the King of Spain.

• He became very rich and conquered more land for Spain.

• He was lost at sea.

• He was found guilty of several crimes and was killed

Vasco Nunez de Balboa was a conquistador. What does this mean?

• He became friends with the Indians living in South America.

• He was a good sailor.

• He conquered the land he found.

• He was born in Spain.

What are some of the things conquistadors did that you think were wrong?