Explorers Part 1 Review

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to search for the coldest climate

Why was it important for explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys?

• Explorers wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans

• Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land

• Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies

Why was it difficult for early European explorers to plan their journeys to the Americas?

• They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.

• They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

• They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

What was the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?

• The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.

• The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.

• The Spanish wanted Natives to bring back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity.

What event in Christopher Columbus’ explorations is MOST LIKELY shown in this painting?

• the French colonization of Canada

• the English colonization of America

• the arrival of Europeans in the Americas

Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?

• No, because he did not find any oil or coal.

• No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.

• Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.

• Yes, because he traded with American Indians for furs.

What accomplishment by John Cabot is being celebrated?

• finding large amounts of gold and bringing it back to Europe

• reaching North America and bringing news back to Europe

• getting rich through trade with American Indians

Which British explorer visited the area marked by an “X”?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

What was the MAIN goal of French explorer Jacques Cartier's first voyage to North America?

• to trade with Spanish colonies and become rich

• to locate the Mississippi River and to capture American Indians

• to discover gold and find a northern sea route to Asia

Which river did Jacques Cartier discover?

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

• Ohio River