European Explorers in North America

What were the motivations for European explorers to explore North America?

• Riches and wealth

• Desire to spread religion

• Fame from discovering a new land

• All of the above

What were some obstacles faced by European explorers in exploring North America?

• Lack of supplies

• Unfamiliar climates

• Lack of food

• All of the above

What were some accomplishments of European explorers in North America?

• Discovering new land

• Improving trade

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What were some examples of cooperation between European explorers and American Indians?

• Technology

• Trade

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What were some examples of conflict between European explorers and American Indians?

• Claims to land

• Diseases

• Culture differences

• All of the above

Who was the Italian explorer sponsored by Spain?

• Christopher Columbus

• Giovanni Caboto

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

Who explored from 1497 to 1498 and was sponsored by England?

• Christopher Columbus

• Giovanni Caboto

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

Who was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Giovanni Caboto

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto