Columbus, Balboa, De Soto

What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?

• They wanted to find a place to build churches for only the explorers to use.

• They wanted to visit places they read about.

• They wanted to find gold so they could be rich.

• They wanted to learn about the rituals of the Native American's.

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

• 
  He became the first European to explore the Bahamas.

• He became the first European to explore Canada.

• He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.

• He became the first European to reach the Indian Ocean.

Which of the following BEST describes the accomplishments of Hernando de Soto?

• First European to reach the Mississippi River

• 
  De Soto found spices in North America.

• De Soto showed was the first to get to the Pacific Ocean.

Which European explorer was sponsored by Spain?

• James Madison

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Hernando De Soto

What were the 3 main reasons for the Age of Exploration?

• God, Gold, and Glory

• 
  God, Gold, Gain

Which part of the world did Christopher Columbus discover?

• The Caribbean

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

An explorer is a person who sets out to find and explore a new or unknown place.

• True

• False

Which direction did Columbus travel to reach the Caribbean?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Why was it important for European explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys to North America?

• 
  Explorers wanted to have gifts to give to the people in Asia.

• 
  Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land

• Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies

• Explorers believed they would become rich by selling the things that they brought with them.

Who were the first indigenous people Columbus met on his first exploration? 

• The Cherokee

• The Mayan

• The Taino

• The Seminoles