European Explorers

Which explorer was the first to see the Pacific Ocean?

• Hudson

• de Soto

• Balboa

Which explorer sailed for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and landed in the Bahamas?

• Balboa

• Cabot

• Columbus

Which of the following was NOT an obstacle for the Explorers?

• having a compass

• battling Native Americans

• fear of the unkown

Which of the following was not one of the 3 G's the explorers were seeking?

• gas

• glory

• gold

What was a reason for the European's explorations?

• growing a garden

• opening factories

• seeking riches, such as gold and silver

Which explorer explored the St. Lawrence River?

• Cartier

• Columbus

• Balboa

Which explorer was the first to cross the Mississippi River?

• Hudson

• de Soto

• Columbus

Which was a reason for the Europeans explorations?

• to find wives

• to find different types of food sources

• to gain land for their countries

Which is an accomplishment of the explorations?

• gained land for their countries

• new diseases were given to the Natives

• difficulty adjusting to the climate

Which explorer sailed up waht is now the Hudson River?

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot