Explorers and Conquerors Quiz

Who explored the Caribbean islands and parts of Central and South America for Spain?

• Hernan Cortes

• Hernando De Soto

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Christopher Columbus

Which European explorer conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?

• Hernando De Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

Who explored the southeastern United States, including Florida and the Mississippi River?

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando De Soto

Which explorer is known for his exploration of the southwestern United States, including present-day Arizona and New Mexico, and for conquering the Aztec?

• Hernando De Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Hernan Cortes

Who conquered the Inca Empire in Peru?

• Hernando De Soto

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

• Francisco Pizarro

Who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed parts of Canada for France?

• Robert de La Salle

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacque Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

What did Samuel de Champlain found and explore?

• The Mississippi River

• Quebec City and the Great Lakes region

• Louisiana Territory

• St. Lawrence River

Which explorer claimed the Louisiana Territory for France?

• Jacque Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Robert de La Salle

• Hernando de Soto

Who explored the coast of North America, possibly reaching Newfoundland and other parts of eastern Canada?

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Francis Drake

What was Henry Hudson searching for when he explored the northeastern coast of North America?

• Gold and riches

• A northwest passage to Asia

• The Fountain of Youth

• New lands to colonize for England