European Explorer Quiz #1

Which explorer was the first European to cross Panama and see the Pacific Ocean?

• Vasco Nunez De Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

Which explorer explored what is today known as the Bahamas?

• John Cabot

• Vasco Nunez De Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

Which explorer sailed north into the Arctic Ocean and discovered Whales Bay?

• Hernando De Soto

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

Who was the explorer to explore what is now the southeastern United States and discovered the Mississippi River?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Hernando De Soto

Which explorer was known for his exploration of Canada and the St. Lawrence River and also gave Canada its name?

• John Cabot

• Jaques Cartier

• Hernando De Soto

• Vasco Nunez De Balboa