European Explorers

Why did many early European explorers travel to North America?

• To find gold and silver and get rich.

• to buy farmland from Native Americans

• to see the natural beauty of the continent

• to meet important Native American leaders

What were the "Three G's" of European explortations

• Goldfish, good homes, Glory

• God, Gold, Glory

• Gold, Goldfish, Glycerin

• None of the above

Which of the "Three G's" describes the fame from discovering a new land?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

Which of the following was NOT a major obstacle for the explorers?

• Lack of food and supplies

• Fear of the unknown

• climate differences

• money to fund the exploration

Which of the "Three G's" describes the desire to spread religion?

• God

• Glory

• Gold

Who agreed with Christopher Columbus that sailing west would be a shorter route to the Indies?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Juan Ponce De Leon

Which of the "Three G's" describes riches and wealth?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

What explorer sailed for England and discovered the eastern shores of Canada?

• Cartier

• Cabot

• Balboa

Which explorer was trying to find a northern path to Europe and Asia, but instead explored the Hudson River near present day New York state?

• Hudson

• Cartier

• Columbus

• Cabot

The Europeans and Native Americans worked together and got along for the benefit of both groups. This is called....

• Conflict

• Cooperation

• Communication

• Comparison