Vasco Nunez de Bolboa

Which country did Vasco Nunez de Balboa explore for?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• England

What was Balboa known for being the first European to do?

• See the Mississippi River

• Discover new land in the Caribbean

• See the Pacific Ocean

• Discover the Native Americans

Which of the following was an obstacle for Balboa?

• freezing cold temperatures

• shipworms

• ran out of money

Balbo was a successful farmer.

• True

• False

What TWO things did the new location of the colony offer the Spanish colonist?

• hostile natives

  less food

• better resources

  friendly natives

• Ocean

  farming land

What position was Balboa given at the new colony?

• chief

• mayor

• king

• governor

What did Balboa claim in name of Spain?

• Rocky Mountains

• Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What was Balboa searching for?

• spices

• pearls and gold

• perfume and silver

Balboa had some ____________ problems after trying to be a farmer. He hid in a barrel of another ship with his dog to try and leave Hispaniola.

• money

• cargo

• health

Balboa was a Spanish

• maid

• shoe maker

• conquistador

• banker