Early CA Explorers

Which one of these was NOT a reason for exploration?

• Spread religion

• Claim land for their country

• Science

• Recruit Native Americans

Who is the Spanish explorer that first landed on San Diego Bay?

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sebastian Vizcaino

• Gaspar de Portola

Sir Francis Drake's purpose for exploration was...

• start a settlement

• be the first to chart the coast of California

• help England trade Spices

• find a water passage

What was one main accomplishment by Sebastian Vizcaino?

• name many places in California

• being one of the first to sail around the world

• first to land in San Diego

• claim land for England

Which one of these explorers explored by land and started settlements in California?

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sebastian Vizcaino

• Gaspar de Portola

Which explorer is know to be the first to chart the coast of California

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sebastian Vizcaino

• Gaspar de Portola

Why was Mexico called New Spain?

• England first claimed the land

• Spain first claimed the land

• The Native Americans named it in honor of Spain

Which country made it hard for most of Europe to get spices from Asia?

• Spain

• Portuguese

• Italy

• England

Which explorer is best known for creating detailed maps and descriptions of North America?

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Sir Francis Drake

• Sebastian Vizcaino

• Gaspar de Portola