Columbus or Balboa?

Who is best known for discovering the Pacific Ocean?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• Both

Who is best known for discovering the Bahamas and other carribean islands?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• De Soto

• Ponce De Leon

Whose voyage was funded (paid for) by Spain?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• De Soto

• All three

Who had to climb through the jungles and mountains to get to the Pacific Ocean?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• Both

Who claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• Ponce de Leon

Who had three ships: Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• Both

Who tried to escape in a barrel with their dog?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• de Soto

• Ponce De Leon

Who wanted the three Gs: gold, glory, and God?

• Balboa

• Columbus

• De Soto

• All three

Who is most known for discovering the Mississippi River?

• Columbus

• De Soto

• Balboa

• Ponce De Leon

Which explorer is best known for discovering Florida and the southeastern United States?

• Columbus

• Balboa

• De Soto