Explorers Mastery Assessment 1 Read Aloud

Which of the following is one outcome of trade between the Spanish and American Indians?

• The Spanish began building their homes using clay.

•   The Spanish introduced the horse to the American Indians.

• The Spanish traded gold with American Indians to be used as jewelry.

Which of the following explorers is being described in this quote.

“We looked all over the place for gold. We never found any before our leader, who some call a conquistador, died.” 

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

Which was NOT an obstacle the Spanish explorers encountered on their journeys?

• lack of maps

• unskilled crew members

• fear of the unknown

• Icy Waters

God: To Spread Christianity

Gold: To get rich

Glory: To be more powerful

Which of the following is the BEST title for this list? 

• Reasons for Trade

• Reasons for Exploration

• Reasons for American Independence

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

• Henry Hudson 

• John Cabot 

• Hernando de Soto 

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa 

What country sponsored Christopher Columbus, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, and Hernando de Soto during their exploration? 

• FRANCE

• ENGLAND

• SPAIN

Which statements about European explorations of region IV are correct? 

There are two answers. 

• The area was claimed for Spain. 

• The area was claimed for France. 

• Henry Hudson explored the area. 

• Jacques Cartier explored the area. 

• Christopher Columbus explored the area. 

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando De Soto

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Mississippi River?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando De Soto

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Who was the first European explorer to discover the Carribean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando De Soto

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa