European Explorers #5

Sir Francis Drake was born sometime in the _____________ in what country?

• 1577; France

• 1577; Spain

• 1540's; England

• 1540's; Spain

What happened to Sir Francis Drake in 1567?

• He was knighted by the Queen of England

• He traveled across the Atlantic and down the coast of South America.

• He was hired by Queen Elizabeth to attack Spanish ports and ships.

• He was attacked by Spanish sailors and their boats were taken.

Queen Elizabeth wanted Sir Francis Drake to do what?

• Attack Spanish sailors and steal their ships.

• To destroy St. Augustine villages and rebuild the area.

• To attack Spanish ports and ships, as well as lead a voyage around the world.

After his voyage around the world, what did Sir Francis Drake bring back for the queen?

• Rubies and purple diamonds

• gold

• Materials for her dresses

• More ships for her army

Why was St. Augustine important?

• It was an important landmark for Spanish settlers and African Americans.

• It was important to explorers as a spot to take a rest after sailing for days and days.

• It was important because it was where Christopher Columbus landed during his exploration.

Today, St. Augustine is a symbol of what?

• Hope for all people

• Bravery of those early explorers

• A symbol of Spain and their early explorers

• Perseverance

Samuel de Champlain's father was ___________________.

• a famous explorer who traveled with Leif Erikson.

• a marine captain

• a servant of Queen Elizabeth.

• a famous artist during the 1500's.

What did Samuel de Champlain study?

• Maps and ships

• How to build pyramids.

• How to captain a ship.

• maps and navigation

What name was Samuel de Champlain given by King Henry IV?

• Sammy

• Sam the Man

• Royal Geographer

• Champ

What area did Samuel de Champlain first land in 1603?

• Florida Keys

• Bahamas

• Hudson River in New York City

• St. Lawrence River and Niagara Falls