Explorers

____________ exploration and colonization during the 1400-1600s had lasting effects on the Western Hemisphere.

• European

• American

• Icelandic

• Mexican

Spain, Portugal, France, England, the Netherlands and Sweden set out to explore _________.

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

New __________ made more exploring possible.

• explorers

• ships

• technology

• land

What are some reasons why men chose to explore? Select all that apply.

• fame

• money

• curiosity

• competition

Christopher Columbus was a ________ explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492.

• Spanish

• Portugese

• Italian

• American

Where did Christopher Columbus land?

• India

• Hispaniola (San Salvador)

• Hudson Bay

• St. Augustine

What was a result of Christopher Columbus's voyages?

• More explorers set off on voyages

• The Columbus Exchange was established

• People decided they no longer wanted to explore

• Nothing happened

What explorers sailed for France? Select all that apply.

• Jacques Cartier

• Jean Ribault

• Ponce de LEopn

• Hernando de Soto

What explorer found a northwest passage to America?

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• Jean Ribault

The Columbus Exchange established a trade route between the New World and Old World.

• true

• false