US History Test 1

How many continents are on the earth?

• 5

• 7

• 9

Which continent is responsible for the settlement of the New World?

• Africa

• Australia

• Europe

Which continent was Columbus trying to reach?

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

How many oceans are on the earth?

• 4

• 5

• 7

What is the largest ocean on earth?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Arctic

What is a body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water called?

• continent

• island

• peninsula

Which hemisphere is North America located in?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

What is the largest continent?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

Who was the first explorer to see the Pacific Ocean?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• Ponce de Leon

Who led the voyage of the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria?

• Marco Polo

• De Soto

• Columbus