Explorers Review

1.      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

Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa’s expedition have to overcome during their journey?

• the glaciers in current day Canada   

• the cold temperatures of the Arctic Region

• the dense jungles of present-day Panama

•   the rough waters of the St. Lawrence River

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?

• Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.

• Yes, because he traded with American Indians for furs.

• No, because he did not find any oil or coal.

• No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.

Use the map to answer the question.

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

• lack of food supplies

• long overseas journeys

• hot and rainy conditions

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

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

• 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.

Use the information in the box to answer the question.

Which explorer is MOST LIKELY being described in the quote?

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

Use the map to answer the question.

Which of the following explorers would MOST LIKELY have benefited from this map?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

Use the map to answer the question.

Which British explorer visited the area marked by an “X”?

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa