
CES Explorers Quiz
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3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa’s expedition have to overcome during their journey?
the glaciers in current day Canada
the dense jungles of present-day Panama
the cold temperatures of the Arctic Region
no Internet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?
to find gold
to claim land for their country
They were bored.
to find a quicker route to Asia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following was a reason that explorers brought lots of food and supplies on their journeys to North America?
Explorers wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans
Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land
Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies
Explorers were always very hungry.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
God, Gold, and Glory are all...
Reasons why explorers explored
Great words
Reasons for trade
Reasons for Native American protections
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was one reason that many European explorers traveled to North America?
They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.
They wanted to learn about the religions followed by American Indians.
They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.
They wanted to go on a fun vacation.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why was it difficult for early European explorers to plan their journeys to the Americas?
They did not have maps that could show them where to go.
They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.
They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.
They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which British/English explorer visited present day Canada?
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Prince Harry
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