Explorers - 3rd Grade

Who discovered the Mississippi River?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

Which explorer has a harbor and river named after him in present-day New York?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Who established the settlement of Hispaniola, one of the first Spanish settlements in North America?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Who discovered the Pacific Ocean?

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which explorer was the first to claim land for England?

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which explorer discovered the St. Lawrence river?

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which of the following were reasons that Europeans explored North America?

• A. The explorers wanted to expand their religions to new lands

• B. The explorers were searching for riches such as gold to bring back to their country

• C. The explorers wanted to make treaties with the Native Americans

• D. Both answers A and B

Which of the following were obstacles to the exploration of North America?

• Inaccurate maps and poor navigation tools

• Lack of supplies to last such a long journey

• Diseases, serious illnesses, and starvation

• All of the above

How did European explorers adapt to their environments once they landed in North America?

• A. They lived with Native Americans and followed their customs

• B. The explorers moved from place to place until they found good land

• C. The explorers traded with Native Americans and learned farming techniques to grow food for survival

• D. They left and went back to Europe because they did not like life in America

Imagine that you are an explorer on your first voyage to the new world. Describe your reasons for making this long journey.