2/11/2022 DeSoto and Hudson Quizizz

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?

• lack of fresh water

• no northwest passage

• ice and extremely cold weather

• hot and humid climates

Which statement BEST describes the event that is happening with Hernando de Soto in this painting?

• the first time Europeans saw the Pacific Ocean

• the first time Europeans met Native Americans

• the first time Europeans reached the Mississippi River

• the first time Europeans used the Northwest Passage

Which explorer sailed to the New World using a map like this?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

Which explorer died because his crew committed mutiny against him when they kicked him and his sons off of the ship?

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

Look at this picture. Which explorer could this have been?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease? Use the carving(wood block pictures carved and meant for book and newsprint) to determine the cause.

• the taking of Native Americans’ lands

• the loss of the large buffalo population

• the introduction of certain diseases to Native Americans

• the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish

How did the fur trade benefit both the French and the American Indians?

• The French were better boat builders, so their boats helped Native Americans find furs quicker and more easily.

• The French taught Native Americans about the Christian Religion and allowed them to attend their schools if they agreed to help them find furs.

• American Natives were better at trapping than the French, and in exchange for their help they received goods they could not make.

• Native Americans built traps that were more advanced than those the French used, and in exchange, the French traded them part of the food they got while hunting.

What was the MAIN cause of conflict between European explorers and many Native Americans over land?

• Each had different uses for the land.

• Each had different ways of buying land.

• Each had different ways of dividing up the land.

• Each had different ideas about owning land.

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 silver or gold.

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

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

• Yes, because he traded with American Indians for clay pots and beads.

When comparing Hernando de Soto and Henry Hudson, which statement below is true?

• Both Explorers died during their expedition.

• They both crossed the Mississippi River.

• They both crossed the Hudson River.

• They both sailed for England.