Exploration of North America Study Guide

A person who buys and sells good to earn money.

Something from nature that is useful to humans.

A special journey taken by a group that has a clear purpose or goal.

A few members of a group who are sent out ahead of the rest of the group to get information about an area.

A deep valley between mountains, cut through the rock by river water.

A sea route connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

To take unfair advantage of a person or group.

In 1492, Columbus claimed the land he found for the king and queen of what country?

• Italy

• Spain

• America

• England

Who was the first Spaniard to explore the lands that are now part of the southern east coast of the United States?

• Juan Ponce de León

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Christopher Columbus

• Junípero Serra

What place was Ponce de Léon searching for?

• The Northwest Passage

• The Grand Canyon

• The Fountain of Youth

• The Seven Cities of Cibola