EXPLORERS QUICK REVIEW

Why were European explorers looking for a “Northwest Passage”?

• to find gold

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to claim land for their country

• to search for the coldest climate

Which of the following BEST describes Christopher Columbus’ explorations?

• He was able to find a passage to Asia.

• He was able to reach the Pacific Ocean.

•  He was the first to claim land for Spain.

• He was able to explore the Mississippi River.

Why did some explorers call North America the “New World”?

• Because the gold found in the new land made people rich

• Because the land and water there looked like a globe

• Because the oceans had so many waves

• Because the land was new to people in Europe

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

• He became the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean.

• He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.

• He became the first European to explore North America.

• He became the first European to explore South America.

What area of today’s United States did Hernando de Soto explore?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

What is one advantage De Soto’s men had when fighting American Indians?

• metal armor

• wood spears

• 1. stone weapons

• fast boats

What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Panama

• United States

Which of the following rivers did Jacques Cartier explore?

• Ohio River

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• St. Lawrence River

Which Spanish explorer visited what is today the Mississippi River?

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

How were the obstacles of Cartier and Balboa different?

• Cartier battled dense jungles, and Balboa faced harsh winters.

• Cartier suffered through bad weather, and Balboa vanished during his voyage.

• Cartier faced harsh winters, and Balboa battled dense jungles.

• Cartier vanished during his voyage, and Balboa suffered through bad weather.