Explorers 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 European explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys to North America?

• Explorers wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans

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

• Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods

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

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What are the three reasons for exploration?

• God

• Good food

• Gold

• Glory

What did Vasco Nunez de Balboa accomplish during this voyage to the Islands of Panama?

• He became the first European to explore South America

• He became the first European to explore North America

• He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean

What was Hernando de Soto’s major achievement?

• He was the first European to explore Canada.

• He was the first European to see and cross the Hudson.

• He was the first European to see and cross the Mississippi River.

Which of the following rivers did Henry Hudson discover?

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

Which was an example of cooperation between explorers and Native Americans?

• Native Americans lost their land to explorers.

• Native Americans had the opportunity to trade.

• Native Americans were introduced to new diseases.

Why did John Cabot claim land for England in the Eastern part of North America? (AKS24b)

• To find gold

• To establish colonies

• To access the Northwest Passage

What was one accomplishment of Jacques Cartier’s exploration for France?

• He began the fur trade with Native Americans.

• He discovered gold in what is today Canada.

• He found the Northwest Passage to Asia.

• He explored the St. Lawrence River.

What was a negative effect that the European Explorers had on the American Indians?

• Introduced them to gold

• Introduced them to deadly diseases

• Introduced them to new ways to use corn