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Early European Explorers

Authored by Brianna Meek

Social Studies

3rd Grade

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Early European Explorers
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Cartier was from what country?

Candada

Spain

Portugal

France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What river did Jacques Cartier discover?

The Hudson

The Mississippi

The St. Lawrence

The Rio Grande

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which option was NOT a reason for European exploration?

Gold

Glory

God

Gravy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Stealing land

Spread diseases

Forced religion

All of these were conflicts

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