
EXPLORERS QUICK REVIEW
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3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What area of today’s United States did Hernando de Soto explore?
Northeast
Southwest
Southeast
Northwest
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one advantage De Soto’s men had when fighting American Indians?
metal armor
wood spears
stone weapons
fast boats
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson?
Mexico
Canada
Panama
United States
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