Early European Explorers

What was Vasco Núñez de Balboa's biggest accomplishment?

• He was the first European to explore Africa

• He was the first European to explore North America

• He was the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean

• He was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean

Cartier was from what country?

• Candada

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What river did Jacques Cartier discover?

• The Hudson

• The Mississippi

• The St. Lawrence

• The Rio Grande

Why was it difficult for early explorers to plan their journeys to the Americas?

• They had no ships

• They had no maps

• They had no skills to find food

• They didn't have enough money

Which option was NOT a reason for European exploration?

• Gold

• Glory

• God

• Gravy

What was Columbus's goal for exploration?

• To find a new religion

• To find a new route to Australia

• To find a new route to Asia

• To trade fur with Native Americans

What were the major conflicts between the American Indians and the explorers?

• Stealing land

• Spread diseases

• Forced religion

• All of these were conflicts

Which explorer led an expedition to America and laid claim to the Hudson River?

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• John Cabot

Which of the following was a reason for European exploration?

• shorter route to Asia

• gold, wealth, and fame

• to spread Christianity

• All of these reasons

During the age of exploration, many sea captains were looking for a shorter route to the Far East (Asia)

• True

• False