European Exploration in the Americas

Who is credited with discovering America?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

What was the main goal of Spanish conquistadors in the New World?

• To establish trade routes with Asia.

• To acquire wealth and resources

• To establish colonies and expand Spanish territory.

• To spread Christianity to the indigenous people.

Who was the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer is known for exploring the Mississippi River?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

Which country was the first to explore and colonize Brazil?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

Who was the Portuguese explorer who claimed Brazil for Portugal?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Pedro Álvares Cabral

• Vasco da Gama

Which European country had the most significant impact on the colonization of the Americas?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

What was the name of Christopher Columbus' flagship during his first voyage?

• Nina

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Mayflower

Which European explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus