European Explorers (4)

We have studied four European explorers so far. They are _____________, _______________, ______________, and ____________.

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Each of the explorers left Europe sailing in this direction: ____________________.

Type east OR west.

John Cabot and his crew were ___________________on his last voyage for England.

• shipwrecked

• attacked by American Indians

• caught in a bad storm

• no one knows for sure

Which explorer was known as a "conquistador" or conqueror for Spain?

• Columbus

• Balboa

• Cartier

• Cabot

One challenge that Cartier encountered on his exploration of Canada was ________________________.

• Coronavirus

• Flu

• Scurvy

• Allergies

Which of the statements are TRUE about Vasco de Balboa?

• He hid in a ship barrel because he was in debt.

• He was the first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean.

• He was a governor.

• He claimed land in South America for Spain.

Which of the following were reasons the European explorers were motivated to explore?

• Gold, Good food, Giraffes

• God, Gold, Glory

• God, Gold, Giants

• Glory, Good friends, God

Jacques Cartier explored "Kanata" which is now known as _______________.

• Mexico

• Panama

• The Bahamas

• Canada

Which of the following were obstacles/challenges faced by European explorers? Choose all that apply.

• bad weather

• disease

• communication with the natives

• storing gold on their ships

Columbus and Balboa sailed for ________________, while Cabot was sponsored by ________________, and Cartier sailed for _________________.

• England, Italy, Spain

• Spain, England, France

• France, Spain, America