Early Explorers

What land had Columbus and his crew found?

• The Bahamas

• India

• China

• Australia

What was the believed effect of drinking from the Fountain of Youth?

How did Juan Ponce de Leon die?

On one of his trips along the coast of South America, what did Balboa find?

Where was Vasco Nunez de Balboa from?

Why did Vasco Nunez de Balboa go on his journey?

Where was John Cabot from?

What was John Cabot searching for?

Which modern-day country did John Cabot explore?

What passage was Henry Hudson searching for?

• Henry Hudson was searching for the Northwest Passage.

• Henry Hudson was searching for the Northeast Passage.

• Henry Hudson was searching for the South Passage.

• Henry Hudson was searching for the East Passage.