Mid Unit European Explorers

Why did European explorers bring a lot of food and supplies on their trips to North America?

• Explorers were unsure how long it would take them to reach land.

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

• Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods.

• Explorers wanted to give gifts to the American Indians.

Which of the following was a reason for European exploration?

• shorter route to asia
• gold, wealth, and fame
• to spread Christianity
• all of the choice

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?

• The Spanish wanted to start colonies, but the French wanted men to join their army

• The Spanish wanted to bring Natives back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity

• The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money

• The Spanish wanted to trade with the American Indians, and the French wanted to start colonies

Which explorer discovered the Pacific Ocean?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa
• Jacques Cartier
• John Cabot
• Christopher Columbus?

The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time claimed lands for the King of Spain. He was ___________ .

• Henry Hudson

• Giovanni Verrazano

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

Which explorer found the Mississippi River?

• Balboa

• Cartier

• Columbus

• de Soto

Christopher Columbus was an Italian man, but was sponsored by another country. Which country sponsored his expedition?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• England

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

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

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

• They did not have maps to show them where to go

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

Who explored the southeastern United States and discovered the Mississippi River?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

Where did Columbus really land when he thought he was in Asia?

• France

• The Netherlands

• Caribbean/San Salvador

• England