Exploration of the Americas Quiz

Who landed in the Caribbean in 1492 CE, marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Hernán Cortés

What significant event happened in 1492 CE related to the exploration of the Americas?

• The discovery of the Pacific Ocean

• The landing of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean

• The founding of Jamestown

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

Which ocean is shown on the map in the image?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which river is mentioned on the map in the image?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Which explorer's route is shown on the map in the image?

• Columbus

• De Soto

• Magellan

• Cortez

Which state is NOT mentioned on the map in the image?

• Alabama

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• California

Who founded the settlement of New Orleans in 1718 CE?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville

• Francisco Pizarro

What is the framing question for Chapter 1: Exploration of North America?

• Who were the first settlers of North America?

• What were the motivations that drove the exploration of North America?

• How did the settlers survive in North America?

• What were the main challenges faced by the explorers of North America?

What was the name of the town built by the Dutch West India Company on Manhattan Island?

• New York

• New Amsterdam

• New Holland

• New Rotterdam

In what year did the English take over New Amsterdam and rename it New York?

• 1492 CE

• 1607 CE

• 1664 CE

• 1776 CE