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the age of exploration

Authored by Heymee Herrero

Social Studies

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European nation sponsored Columbus' expedition in 1492?
(King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella)

England
France
Spain
Portugual

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following was the main reason that Columbus sailed west from Europe?

to find a more direct water route to Asia
to set up colonies
to spread the Catholic religion
to stay home

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What explorer sailed all the way around the world?
(He was credited with it, but in fact he died before his ship made it back.)

Balboa
Cabot
Magellan
De Soto

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which conquistador conquered the Aztecs?

De Soto
Cortes
Cabot
Balboa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Verrazano, Cartier, and Hudson all search for?

the Fountain of Youth
the Indies
the Northwest Passage
the Cities of Gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer claimed for Holland much of what  is now the state of New York?

Hudson
Balboa
De Soto
Coronado

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hudson's last voyage end?

He found the Northwest passage.
His crew mutinied; setting him adrift at sea.
He returned broke.
He set up trade routes. 

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