Early Explorers

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

In which year did Christopher Columbus make his first voyage?

• 1491

• 1492

• 1493

• 1500

Who was the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernándo Cortés

• Meriwether Lewis

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which explorer is known for searching for the Fountain of Youth?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernándo Cortés

• Juan Ponce de León

• Francisco Pizarro

Who led the expedition to search for the Seven Cities of Gold?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Coronado

• Juan Ponce de León

What was the main motivation for Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration?

• To establish diplomatic relations with other countries

• To conquer new lands and establish colonies

• To find new trade routes, expand their empire, and spread Christianity.

• To search for gold and other valuable resources

What was the name of the indigenous (or native) civilization that Hernando Cortes encountered in Mexico?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Oltec

Which explorer claimed Florida for Spain?

• Juan Ponce de León

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

Who was the first European to set foot on what is now the United States?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Francisco Coronado

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

Which of the following is NOT an item Christopher Columbus returned to Spain with?

• Spices

• Gold

• New foods

• Native American tools