Balboa Review

Where was Vasco Núñez de Balboa born?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Italy

• France

What did Balboa discover in 1513?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What was Balboa's role in the new colony near the Darien River?

• King

• Farmer

• Governor

• Soldier

What was the main challenge Balboa's group faced on their journey?

• Lack of food

• Dense jungles

• Stormy weather

• Wild animals

Where was Vasco Núñez de Balboa born?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Italy

• France

What year was Vasco Núñez de Balboa born?

• 1475

• 1500

• 1492

• 1485

What did Balboa hope to find in the New World?

• Silver

• Spices

• Gold

• Diamonds

On which island did Balboa try to make a living as a farmer?

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Hispaniola

• Puerto Rico

How did Balboa escape his debt on Hispaniola?

• He sold his farm.

• He hid in a barrel on a ship.

• He borrowed more money.

• He worked as a sailor.

What was the goal of Balboa's expedition in 1509?

• To find gold

• To start a new Spanish settlement

• To explore the Caribbean

• To trade with American Indians