Age of Exploration Unit Test

Use the map to answer the question. Which explorer discovered the area marked IV on the map?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

What was one difference between John Cabot and Christopher Columbus?

• John Cabot sailed for England, while Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain.

• John Cabot sailed for Spain, while Christopher Columbus sailed for England.

• John Cabot sailed for France, while Christopher Columbus sailed for England.

• John Cabot sailed for England, while Christopher Columbus sailed for France.

During the Age of Exploration, what MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian 

        population to decrease (go down)?

• the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish

• the loss of the large buffalo population

• the taking of American Indians’ lands

• the introduction of certain diseases to American Indians

Use the map to answer the question. Which explorer discovered the area marked II on the map ?

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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 had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

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

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish

explored the New World and why the French explored it?

• 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.

• 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.

What was the MAIN cause of conflict between European settlers and many

American Indians over land?

• Each had different ways of dividing land.

• Each had different uses for the land.

• Each had different ideas about owning land.

• Each had different ways of gaining land.

What was the MAIN goal of Spanish Explorer Hernando de Soto's voyage to the

southeastern part of North America?

• to locate the Mississippi River and to capture American Indians

• to start a French colony and get American Indians to become Christians

• To conquer Floridia and find gold and riches for Spain

• to trade with Spanish colonies and become rich

What was Henry Hudson’s accomplishments?

• He discovered the Hudson River and Hudson Bay.

• He discovered the Northwest passage and found gold.

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean.

• He discovered the St. Lawrence River.

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