Age of Exploration Daily Grade #1: Spanish Explorers

The explorers faced many obstacles on their explorations. Which of the following was NOT an obstacle they faced?

• Lack of funding

• Fear of the unknown

• Lots of tools and maps

• Running out of supplies

Which of the following is the BEST title for this list?

• Reasons for Trade

• Reasons for Exploration

• Reasons for American Independence

• Reasons for Native American Protections

Who was the first European explorer to reach the new world?

• Cabot

• Balboa

• Hudson

• Columbus

Where did Columbus think he had landed?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Antarctica

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to search for the coldest climate

What was Hernando de Soto's goal?

• To find Native Americans

• To find the Atlantic Ocean

• To find gold and land for Spain

• To find the Northwest Passage

Hernando de Soto sailed for which country?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• England

Where did Balboa explore?

• Asia

• Canada

• Panama

• The Caribbean

What was one of Hernando de Soto's accomplishments?

• Explored the Hudson River

• Explored the Mississippi River

• Explored the Rio Grande River

• Explored the St. Lawrence River

What was Balboa's accomplishment?

• Balboa discovered the Caribbean.

• Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean.

• Balboa discovered the Columbus River.

• Balboa discovered the St. Lawrence River.