European Exploration Review

Which of the following explorers was NOT sponsored by Spain?

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Why did many explorers look for a “Northwest Passage”?

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to search for the coldest climate

• to claim land for their country

• to find gold

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

• They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

• They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.

• They wanted to learn about the religions of American Indians.

• They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.

Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?

• They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

• They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

• They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

• They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.

Which of the following is an example of “mercantilism” by an explorer.

• Balboa claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain; Spain sent more boats to explore the ocean

• De Soto stole jewelry from American Indians; De Soto made their own jewelry

• Columbus was one of the first explorers; Columbus made maps for future explorers

• Cartier took furs back to France; France used the furs to make coats and scarfs

Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?

• Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.

• Yes, because he traded furs with American Indians.

• No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.

• No, because he did not find any oil or coal.

Which of the following explorers was sponsored by France?

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernando de Soto

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

• The Cherokee

• The Creek

• The Sandorian

• The Taino

Why was Hernando de Soto considered a “conquistador”?

• He named rivers to honor Spain during this exploration.

• He helped American Indians make weapons during his exploration.

• He created peace treaties with American Indians on his exploration.

• He killed many American Indians during his exploration.

What areas of the United States today did Hernando de Soto explore?

• Northeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Southeast