European Explorers

Shortcut from Europe to Asia that was never found.

• Northwest Passage
• Contagious Diseases
• Conquistadors

The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time claimed lands for the King of Spain. He was ___________ .

• Henry Hudson

• Giovanni Verrazano

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

Which European nation sponsored Cabot’s expedition across the Atlantic Ocean?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Which explorer found the Mississippi River?

• Balboa

• Cartier

• Columbus

• de Soto

What were the 3 main reasons for exploration?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• All 3

Which explorer led an expedition to America and laid claim to the Hudson River?

• Christopher Columbus
• Henry Hudson
• Hernando  De Soto
• Vasco Balboa

Which explorer discovered the Pacific Ocean?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa
• Jacques Cartier
• John Cabot
• Christopher Columbus?

Which European explorer led three expeditions along the St. Lawrence River?

• John Cabot
• Jacques Cartier
• Henry Hudson
• Juan Ponce de Leon

He was sponsored by Denmark  and discovered Hudson Bay and New York.

• Henry Hudson
• Jacques Cartier
• Vasco Nunez de Balboa
• Hernando De Soto

He founded Canada for England.

• Henry Hudson
• Jacques Cartier
• John Cabot
• Newfoundland