Explorers of the New World

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's exploration?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

In what year did Christopher Columbus begin his exploration?

• 1492

• 1497

• 1501

• 1485

What was one of the main obstacles faced by Christopher Columbus during his journey?

• Friendly seas

• Lack of food

• Plenty of maps

• Calm weather

Which area did Christopher Columbus explore?

• Australia

• Cuba

• India

• Japan

Who sponsored John Cabot's exploration?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was John Cabot's main goal during his exploration?

• To find gold

• To reach Asia

• To discover America

• To find the North Pole

What did John Cabot claim during his exploration?

• Land in present-day Canada

• The Bahamas

• The Pacific Ocean

• The South Pole

Who sponsored Vasco Núñez de Balboa's exploration?

• Portugal

• Spain

• England

• France

What was Vasco Núñez de Balboa's purpose for exploration?

• To find a new trade route

• Adventure and gold

• To map the world

• To find spices

What was one of the obstacles faced by Vasco Núñez de Balboa?

• Smooth sailing

• Friendly natives

• Debt

• Plenty of resources