Exploration of North America Quiz

What year did Christopher Columbus first sail to the Americas?

• 1492

• 1500

• 1485

• 1510

Which country sent Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

What were the names of the ships Columbus sailed on during his 1492 voyage?

• Pinta

• Santa Maria

• Titanic

• Nina

What was John Cabot searching for during his exploration?

• Gold

• A new route to Asia

• The Fountain of Youth

• A new continent

Which country did John Cabot sail for?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Which European country was the first to establish a settlement in North America?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Which French explorer claimed land in North America for France?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• Ponce De Leon

How did European exploration impact Native American populations?

• Increased their wealth

• Introduced new diseases

• Made them rulers of new lands

• Improved their technology

Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World?

• John Cabot

• Ponce De Leon

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What were the two main reason for Columbus' voyage in 1492?

• To find spices

• To find a new route to Asia

• To discover new lands

• To spread Christianity