History of North America Quiz

Who were the conquistadors?

• Explorers from North America

• Soldiers from Asia

• Knights from Europe

• Explorers from the Iberian empires

Which ocean lies to the west of North America?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Who was the first European to lead an expedition to the Pacific Ocean from the New World?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

Where did Vasco Nunez de Balboa first settle and till the soil for a living?

• Hispaniola

• San Sebastian

• Santa Maria

• Darien River

What did the Indian chief tell the Spaniards about a rich land to the south?

• It had tamed animals resembling camels

• It was a powerful kingdom in Asia

• It was a land of gold

• It was near the Pacific Ocean

What did Balboa name the newly discovered ocean?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Who was appointed as the new governor before Balboa's messengers reached Spain?

• Pedrarias de Avila

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Diego Donna Quesad

What happened to Balboa after the arrival of the new governor?

• He was rewarded with a promotion

• He was imprisoned and put on trial

• He was given a new expedition to lead

• He was sent back to Spain

What was Balboa's fate after being found guilty of disloyalty to the king?

• He was exiled from Spain

• He was imprisoned for life

• He was pardoned by the king

• He was beheaded in public

Who became the conqueror of Peru after Balboa's death?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro