Explorers Quiz

Who is regarded as the first European to reach the Americas?

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Jacques Carter

Which explorer explored present-day Canada and claimed its land for France?

• Jacques Carter

• Robert de La Salle

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

Who explored present day Florida?

• Jacques Carter

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

Which explorer landed on the island we know today as Manhattan, New York?

• Jacques Carter

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

Who explored areas along the Canadian coast such as Newfoundland and Nova Scotia?

• John Cabot

• Robert de La Salle

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Carter

This explorer explored the Great Lakes and established trading posts along the Mississippi River.

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Robert de La Salle

• Mr. Lee

This explorer explored the Northeastern part of North America and brought settlers to Canada.

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Old McDonald

• John Cabot

The motives for exploration were...

• God

• Gold

• Silver

• Glory

Used to determine latitude and to tell time day or night

used to determine altitude