Early Explorers Assessment

Who was Henry the Explorer?

• the King of Spain

• a Portuguese prince

• the King of England

• a Dutch prince

Who did Henry the Explorer pay to explore the world for him?

• slaves

• Christopher Columbus

• navigators and cartographers

• soldiers

Why did Henry the Explorer want to explore the African coasts using ships?

• to expand trade for Spain

• to expand Portugal's trade

• to find a new place to live

• to see the world

Ferdinand Magellan's goal was to find the Spice Islands or​ what are now called ​ (a)   ​ islands.

• Maluku
• Hawaiian
• Mariana's
• Marianas

Antonio Pigafetta's journal is an example of a ​ (a)  

• primary source
• piece of eight
• secondary source
• repose

Why did Ferdinand Magellan sail west instead of east on his voyage?

• He hoped to find a new home.

• He believed it was a faster route to the Spice islands.

• He was looking for new lands.

• The King of Spain told him to do so.

When did Ferdinand Magellan leave for his trip?

• September 4, 1492

• September 20, 1519

• September 1, 1500

• September 16, 1497

Why did De Gama's return trip to Portugal from India take longer than it did going to India?

• the return trip was against the winds

• they had more cargo on their ship for the return trip

• He gained some of new crew members in India

• His ship need repairs

​ ​ (a)   explored the area of Panama in 1513?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa
• Hernando de s
• Hernando de Soto
• Henry the Navigator
• Francisco Coronado

Who conquered a rich Indian empire in the year of 1523

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernando de Soto