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Exploring North America: A Quiz

Authored by Kendall Folsom

Social Studies

3rd Grade

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Exploring North America: A Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Europeans explore North America?

To find new trade routes

To discover new lands

To find gold and other treasures

All of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer was the first European to reach North America since the Vikings?

Christopher Columbus

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

John Cabot

Ferdinand Magellan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did Christopher Columbus first sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas?

1492

1497

1513

1520

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country did Vasco Núñez de Balboa represent during his exploration?

England

Spain

Portugal

France

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the challenges explorers faced during their voyages?

Easy navigation

Unlimited food and supplies

Harsh weather conditions

Friendly encounters with everyone

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer is known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas?

John Cabot

Christopher Columbus

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Hernán Cortés

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What area did John Cabot explore?

Caribbean Islands

Panama

Newfoundland and Labrador coast

Central and South America

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