Knowledge Check

Which of the following was NOT something that European explorers were looking for?

• An all-water route to Asia.

• Natural Resources

• Spreading their religion.

• New ports for fishing.

Which European country settled large parts of North, Central, and South America?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

Which term best describes a Spanish explorer that conquered most of North and South America?

• Explorador

• Conquistador

• Vagabundo

• Viajero

What was the name of a Spanish territory that is now the name of a US state?

• La Louisiana

• El Oregon

• El Paso

• La Florida

What Spanish settlement failed in what is now South Carolina?

• Santa Elena

• San Miguel de Gualdape

• Charlesfort

• La Florida

Which explorer settled San Miguel de Gualdape?

• Jean Ribault

• Sir Walter Raleigh

• Hernando de Soto

• Lucas Vasquez de Allyon

Which European country settled large areas of central North America?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

Which Europeans created a good trade relationship with Indigenous tribes?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• Portuguese

What settlement was near Parris Island and was abandoned after settlers killed their leader?

• San Miguel de Gualdape

• Charlesfort

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

Which explorer settled Charlesfort?

• Lucas Vasquez de Allyon

• Jean/John Ribault

• Hernando de Soto

• John White