European Exploration 3rd Grade

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

Answer explanation

European explores were looking for a faster way to reach Asia to trade spices and silks and other goods.

Why was it important for European explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys to North America?

• Explores wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans.

• Explores 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 a list of reasons for exploration of the Americas?

• The fish, lumber, and gold

• The countries of Spain, England, and Portugal

• Trade routes to Panama, Florida, and the Caribbean Islands

• To spread Christianity, get rich, and be more powerful

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 to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and made money.

• The Spanish wated to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.

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 did Vasco Nunez de Balboa accomplish during is exploration?

• He became the first European to explore South America.

• He became the first European to explore North America.

• He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.

• He became the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean.

What area did Hernando de Soto explore?

• Florida

• Panama

• Canada

• Caribbean Islands

What was one accoplishment of Jacques Cartier's exploration for France?

• He began the fur trade with Native Americans.

• He discovered gold in what is today Canada.

• He found the Northwest Passage to Asia.

• He explored the St. Lawrence River.

Which British explorer visited Canada?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease?

• the taking of American Indians' lands

• the loss of the large buffalo

• the introduction of certain diseases to American Indians

• the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish