Famous Explorers and Their Discoveries

Which explorer is credited with the discovery of parts of North America, particularly the coast of Newfoundland, in 1497?

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Hudson

What was the nationality of Vasco Núñez de Balboa?

• Italian

• English

• Spanish

• Dutch

Explain why Hernando de Soto's exploration was significant for European knowledge.

• It led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

• It contributed to the understanding of the geography and indigenous cultures in the Southeastern United States.

• It established the first European settlement in North America.

• It found a Northwest Passage to Asia.

Which explorer was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Henry Hudson

Discuss the impact of John Cabot's voyage on later British claims to North America.

• It had no impact on British claims.

• It laid the foundation for later British claims to North America.

• It led to the immediate colonization of North America by the British.

• It resulted in a treaty between Britain and Spain.

Which explorer is associated with the exploration of the Hudson River?

• John Cabot

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Hudson

Analyze the strategic importance of Vasco Núñez de Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean for Spain.

• It was not strategically important.

• It opened up new trade routes and exploration opportunities for Spain.

• It led to the discovery of gold in the New World.

• It resulted in the immediate colonization of the Pacific Islands.

What was the main goal of Henry Hudson's exploration of northeastern North America?

• To find a Northwest Passage

• To establish a new colony

• To map the coastline

• To find gold

Compare the exploration achievements of John Cabot and Hernando de Soto.

• Both discovered the Pacific Ocean.

• Both explored the same regions in North America.

• Cabot discovered parts of North America, while de Soto explored the Southeastern United States.

• Both were involved in the search for a Northwest Passage.

Evaluate the long-term effects of Hernando de Soto's expedition on European exploration.

• It had no long-term effects.

• It discouraged further exploration due to harsh conditions.

• It provided valuable information about the interior of North America, encouraging further exploration.

• It led to the immediate colonization of the Mississippi River region.