Exploration Quiz

What is the main consequence of Leif Ericson not advertising his findings in America?

• Lost Credit

• Lost Maps

• Lost Ships

• Lost Crew

What cargo were most European Explorers looking for?

• Lumber

• Furs

• Spices

• Slaves

Which explorer's voyage made Portugal the first to reach India by ship?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco De Gama

• Marco Polo

Which direction did Ferdinand Magellan travel to reach India?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What was Ferdinand Magellan famous for?

• Circumnavigating the Globe

• Finding North America

• First to reach India by ship

• Conquered Central and North America

What was the name of the short-cut Magellan took through Southern South America?

• The Strait of Magellan

• Magellan River

• Magellan City, Argentina

• Magellan Island

What was the primary motivation for the conquistadors' explorations?

• To find new trade routes and establish colonies

• To learn new languages

• To create new art

• To find India

What other area did Henry Hudson claim besides the Hudson River Area?

• Hudson Bay

• Chesapeake Bay

• San Francisco Bay

• Bay of Bengal

Who was the main basis of English claims on America?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

• Vasco da Gama

What color represents Spanish territory on the map?

• Green

• Yellow

• Pink

• Tan