Explorers Review

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to claim land for their country

• 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

Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?

• They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

• They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

• They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

• They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.

What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?

• They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.

• They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.

• They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

• They wanted to learn about the religions followed by American Indians.

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?

• The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.

• The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.

• The Spanish wanted Natives to bring back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity.

• The Spanish wanted to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.

Henry Hudson explored the area labeled I on the map and Christopher Columbus explored the area labeled II. Based on the map, what obstacle did Hudson MOST LIKELY face that Columbus did not?

• extremely cold weather

• long overseas journeys

• lack of food supplies

• hot and rainy conditions

What event in Christopher Columbus’ explorations is MOST LIKELY shown in this painting?

• the French colonization of Canada

• the English colonization of America

• the discovery of the Northwest Passage

• the arrival of Europeans in the Americas

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

• 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.

• He became the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean.

Based on your knowledge of Hernando de Soto’s exploration, what event is taking place in this image?

• the first time Europeans saw the Pacific Ocean the first time

• Europeans met American Indians the first time

• Europeans reached the Mississippi River

• the first time Europeans used the Northwest Passage

What accomplishment by John Cabot is being celebrated?

• finding large amounts of gold and bringing it back to Europe

• reaching North America and bringing news back to Europe

• getting rich through trade with American Indians

• founding a successful colony in North America