EUROPEAN EXPLORERS REVIEW: Expert Edition

Which of the following explorers was NOT sponsored by Spain?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which explorer interacted with the Taino Native Americans?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

Which explorer was the first to discover an unknown ocean to the west?

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

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.

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 spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.

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

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

• The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.

Which of the following explorers most likely interacted with the Southeast Native Americans?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

Which of the following is the BEST definition of “mercantilism”?

• Taking raw goods from an area and making them into finished goods

• Receiving finished goods from another country instead of raw goods

• Making raw goods so they can be changed into finished goods

• Bringing finished goods from one country to another

Why was Vasco de Balboa considered a “conquistador”?

• He helped indigenous people build canals on their land.

• He shared food and supplies with indigenous people.

• He fought with many indigenous people to take their land.

• He created a way to communicate with indigenous people.

Which of the following explorers MOST LIKELY interacted with the Northeast Native Americans?

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

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

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

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

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

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