Vasco Nunez de Balboa

What was the huge discovery from Balboa's trip?

• There was new land to the west.

• There was a new ocean to the west.

• There was a new Native American tribe to the west.

• There was a new shipibuilder to the west.

What was the main problem between the Native Americans and the European explorers?

• They thought differently about owning land.

• They thought differently about sharing land.

• They thought differently about how to get more land.

• They thought differently about how to take care of the land.

Which country did Vasco Nunez de Balboa explore for?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• England

Did Balboa accomplish his goal?

• Yes

• No

What was Balboa known for being the first European to do?

• See the Mississippi River

• Discover new land in the Caribbean

• See the Pacific Ocean

• Discover the Native Americans

Which of the following was an obstacle for Balboa?

There is more than one correct answer.

• freezing cold temperatures

• jungles and mountains of Panama

• shipworms

• ran out of money

• unskilled crew members

We have learned about the 3 G's for exploration. What are they?

• God

• Germs

• Goodness

• Glory

• Gold

Which one of these was Balboa most focused on?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

The king and queen hoped that the Spanish explorers would find land to claim for Spain. What else did they hope the explorers would accomplish?

• Spread Christianity

• Capture Native Americans

• Learn the Native languages

• Return with new hunting skills