Review Questions (Columbus, Cabot, Cartier) Part 1

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• 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

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

• Reasons for Trade

• Reasons for Exploration

• Reasons for American Independence

• Reasons for Native American Protections

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.

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 the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Use the map to answer the question. 

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

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa