European Explorers

Why did the early explorers begin their explorations?

• They wanted to prove that the Earth was oval.

• They were afraid of the King and Queen of their country.

• They were in search of free religion, gold, and glory.

• They wanted to challenge themselves to be brave.

One of the biggest hurdles explorers faced was getting ___.

• funded and a crew to go with them

• their voyage funded and good enough ships to last throughout the trip

• convincing their parents to let them go on the voyage and planning their voyage

• someone to travel with them and planning their route

Which statement is true about Jon Cabot?

• He sailed for England, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South America

• He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South America

• He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach North America

• He sailed for England, and he was one of the first explorers to reach North America

Which of the following statements is true about Vasco Nunez de Balboa?

• He is given credit for discovering the Atlantic Ocean.

• He is given credit for discovering Europe.

• He is given credit for discovering North America.

• He is given credit for discovering the Pacific Ocean.

Which of the following statements is true about Hernando de Soto?

• He was one of the first explorers to explore the southeastern region of present-day United States.

• He was one of the first explorers to explore all across North America.

• He was one of the first explorers to explore the northeastern region of present-day United States.

• He was one of the first explorers to explore the Plains region of present-day United States.

Which statement is true about Christopher Columbus?

• Christopher Columbus made severeal voyages to present-day Canada.

• Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas.

• Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.

• Christopher Columbus only made one voyage to the Americas.

Which of the following statements is true about Henry Hudson?

• Henry Hudson and his crew explored the Hudson Bay and then returned safely

• Henry Hudson explored the Americas.

• Henry Hudson and his crew explored present-day Florida and Georgia.

• Henry Hudson explored around present-day New York City and was left on his

Jacques Cartier explored along the ____ and then he returned to ____.

• Hudson Bay; France

• Hudson Bay; Italy

• St. Lawrence River; France

• St. Lawrence River; Italy

The arrow on this map points to a piece of land called the Isthmus of Panama. Which of these explorers crossed this land and became the first European to see the eastern shore of the Pacific Ocean?

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Fransisco Pizzaro

One way that European explorers adapted to the environment of North America was by

• using new types of money

• sending goods back to their homeland

• studying native religions

• learning how to grow native crops