Explorers Quiz

Who was a Spanish conquistador and explorer best known for leading the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• Hernan Cortes

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which explorer is known for exploring the southwestern United States and searching for the Seven Cities of Gold?

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Francisco Vasquez Coronado

• Robert de La Salle

Who is one of the first Europeans to explore the mainland of North America since the Norse explorers.

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

The Columbian Exchange only brought positive changes to the Americas.

• True

• False

The Age of Exploration led to new trade routes and exchanging goods, ideas, and culture.

• True

• False

Who was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world?

• Vasco Gama

• Henry Hudson

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernando Soto

Christopher Columbus was sponsored by which country for his explorations?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

Which explorer is known for exploring the southwestern United States and searching for the Seven Cities of Gold?

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Francisco Vasquez Coronado

• Robert de La Salle

Who is one of the first Europeans to explore the mainland of North America since the Norse explorers?

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

John Cabot explored the coast of Canada and claimed it for Portugal.

• True

• False