Early European Explorers Quiz

Who is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Francisco Coronado

Which explorer conquered the Aztec Empire?

• Hernan Cortes

• Hernando De Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Amerigo Vespucci

Who was the first European to explore the southeastern United States, including Florida?

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernando De Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which explorer is the Americas named after?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Hernando De Soto

Who led an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold?

• Hernando De Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernan Cortes

• Amerigo Vespucci

In what year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?

• 1492

• 1501

• 1519

• 1539

Which explorer's journey proved that the lands discovered by Columbus were not part of Asia, but a "New World"?

• Hernan Cortes

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Hernando De Soto

• Francisco Coronado

What was the primary goal of Hernan Cortes' expedition?

• To find a western sea route to Asia

• To explore the southeastern United States

• To conquer the Aztec Empire

• To search for the Seven Cities of Gold

Which explorer is known for crossing the Mississippi River?

• Francisco Coronado

• Hernando De Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

What was the significance of Amerigo Vespucci's voyages?

• They led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean

• They proved the lands discovered were part of a new continent

• They resulted in the conquest of the Inca Empire

• They discovered the Mississippi River