European Explorers

On the island that Christopher Columbus discovered, his crew met the native people that lived there. Why did he call these people “Indians”?

• He thought he was in India.
• He thought he was in Africa.
• He thought he was in Portugal.
• He thought he was in Australia.

John Cabot discovered a rich fishing area off the coast of Canada. Which of the following describes what happened after he returned to England?

• More European fishing boats began sailing to the coast of Canada.
• The King of England made Cabot pay him back for the voyage.
• John Cabot was no longer allowed to be an explorer.
• No one returned to that area because it was too cold.

Jacques Cartier continued France’s search for a water route to Asia by sailing up what body of water?

• Hudson Bay
• Gulf of Mexico
• Mississippi River
• St. Lawrence River

Vasco Nunez De Balboa was a Spanish explorer who discovered which body of water?

• Arctic Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean

What passage were the early European Explorers looking for?

• North Passage
• Southeast Passage
• Northwest Passage
• South Passage

What continent were the Early European Explorers trying to find a trade route to?

• Asia
• Australia
• Antarctica
• Europe

How did the American Indians help the European explorers?

• The American Indians sent the explorers back to England.
• The American Indians helped them look for lost people.
• The American Indians taught the explorers how to hunt for food.
• The American Indians didn't help them.

Which European explorer was the first to cross the Mississippi River?

• John Cabot
• Jacques Cartier
• Hernando De Soto
• Christopher Columbus

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration?

• to look for Europeans that had been lost
• to find a shorter and safer route to Asia
• to spread the Christian religion
• to search for gold and spices

What is one way the American Indians and European explorers showed cooperation?

• sharing crops
• taking land
• sharing books
• secret handshake