Arrival of the Dutch and European Explorers

Which is true about the Dutch rulers and New Netherland?

• They were opposed to all religions.
• They let people follow any religion they chose.
• They allowed only Puritans to worship in the colony.
• They kept Jews from settling in the colony.

Which explorer first led to the creation of New Netherland?

• Giovanni
• Jacques Cartier
• Samuel de Champlain
• Henry Hudson

What was the original name of Albany?

• New Amsterdam
• New Netherland
• Fort Orange
• Kinderhook

What did European explorers think a Northwest Passage would help them find?

• Africa
• Asia
• South America
• Europe

The money earned by a business after it pays its expenses.

• Archaeologist
• Investor
• Profit
• Clan

Someone who puts money into a business in the hope of making a profit.

• Clan
• Investor
• Profit
• Voyage

A long journey.

• Clan
• Voyage
• Archaeologist
• Investor

Italian explorer who sailed to what would later be known as the New York Harbor

• Marco Polo
• Henry Hudson
• Antonio Pigafetta
• Giovanni da Verrazanno

The quadrant helped early explorers find their position and sailing direction

• True
• False

Henry Hudson's ship was called

• North Star
• Half Moon
• Quadrant
• Mariner