Early California Explorers

Why was the voyage from Europe to Asia important?

• It allowed for trade of spices, slaves, gold, and other goods

• It provided more chances of exploration for Europe and Asia

• It provided more fame and fortune for explorers like Columbus

• It allowed more cultural diversity throughout both Europe and Asia

The trip that early explorers thought would cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach Asia was called:

• The Southwest Passage

• The Northwest Passage

• The Northeast Passage

• The Southeast Passage

Who were the Spanish monarchs that agreed to finance Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to find Asia?

• King Henry IV and Mary of Aragon

• Diego Velázquez and his wife

• Sir Francis Drake and Elizabeth Sydenham

• Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile

In what year did Columbus sail the ocean blue?

• 1450

• 1320

• 1492

• 1775

What were Columbus's three ships called?

• The Isabella, Pinta and Santa Maria

• The Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria

• The Niña, Isabella, and Santa Maria

• The Niña, Pinta, and Isabella

Columbus left a settlement of people on the island:

• Hispaniola, or present-day Haiti

• San Miguel, or present-day San Diego

• San Nicolas, where Island of the Blue Dolphins takes place

• Cuba, which he thought was China

When Columbus reached the 'East Indies', what was he disappointed that he could not find?

• Indians

• Gold, silver, and spices

• Sugar, tea, and salt

• China

Where did Cortés set sail even though he did not have Diego Velázquez's support?

• India

• San Diego, California

• Vera Cruz, Mexico

• Hispaniola

What did Cortés want to do for the Aztec people at first?

• Give them riches

• Lead them into battle against their neighboring tribes

• Share the gospel with them

• Give them weapons

Why did Cortés encourage people to call this land 'California'?

• He wanted people to want to live here

• He liked the name

• He thought it would make the land easier to live on

• He thought it was good to name it after someone he loved