European Explorers

European Explorers

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History

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a reason for European exploration? shorter route to Asia, gold, wealth, and fame, to spread Christianity, all of the choice

Back

all of the choice

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which explorer led an expedition to America and laid claim to the Hudson River?

Back

Henry Hudson

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which explorer discovered the Pacific Ocean?

Back

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which European explorer led three expeditions along the St. Lawrence River?

Back

Jacques Cartier

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which European Explorer proved the existence of a shorter route across the northern Atlantic Ocean-- later this would help the British form other colonies in North America?

Back

John Cabot

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which explorer was known for making connections between Europeans and Americas?

Back

Christopher Columbus

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the reason the Spanish wanted to explore?

Back

to find gold and spread Christianity

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