Famous Explorers and Their Journeys

Who sponsored John Cabot's exploration?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

What was John Cabot searching for during his exploration?

• Gold

• A new continent

• A faster route to Asia

• Spices

What was one of the obstacles John Cabot faced during his exploration?

• Wild animals

• Unreliable ships

• Stormy weather

• Pirates

Where did John Cabot believe he was when he reached North America?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

What did John Cabot accomplish during his exploration?

• Discovered the Pacific Ocean

• Found gold

• Claimed Newfoundland

• Built a new ship

Who sponsored Vasco Nunez de Balboa's exploration?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa's main reason for exploring?

• To find a faster route to Asia

• To find gold and escape debt

• To discover new lands

• To map the stars

What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa's major accomplishment?

• Found a new continent

• Discovered the Pacific Ocean

• Built a fleet of ships

• Established a new trade route