European Explorers

Which explorer helped France become wealthy through the fur trade?

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

• Harry Boon

• John Cabot

Answer explanation

Jacques Cartier was instrumental in establishing French claims in North America and played a key role in the fur trade, which significantly contributed to France's wealth during the 16th century.

Who discovered the St. Lawrence River?

• Henry Hudson

• Casco Nunez

• Landon Brown

• Jacques Cartier

Answer explanation

Jacques Cartier is credited with the discovery of the St. Lawrence River in 1535 during his exploration of North America, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

The French explorers wanted to ____________.

• get rich.

• make a profit from fur.

• find gold.

• find spices and freedom.

Answer explanation

The French explorers primarily sought to make a profit from fur trading, which was highly lucrative during their expeditions. While they may have had other interests, fur trade was their main economic motivation.

Which explorer was mutinied? No one knows what happened to him after he was set adrift on a small raft.

• John Cabot

• Mark Campbell

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Answer explanation

Henry Hudson was famously mutinied by his crew in 1611. After being set adrift on a small raft in Hudson Bay, he and his son disappeared, and no one knows what ultimately happened to them.

Which Country did Portugal claim based on Cabral's voyage?

• Bahamas

• Panama

• Brazil

• United States

Who sailed for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and landed in the Caribbean?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Boatwright

• Sam Scott

• Jacques Cartier

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus sailed for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492, making his famous voyage that led to the European discovery of the Caribbean islands.

Which two explorers sailed for Spain?

• Christopher Columbus and Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto and Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus and John Cabot

• Henry Hudson, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus and Vasco Núñez de Balboa both sailed for Spain, with Columbus famously discovering the Americas in 1492 and Balboa being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.

Samuel de Champlain established the French settlement of Quebec for ______

• Canada

• England

• Spain

• France

In 1500, this explorer took 13 ships in search of India. Instead, he landed in South America. He did eventually make it around Africa to land in India.

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Pedro Alvares Cabral

• John Cabot

• Jaques Cartier

Where did Columbus really land when he thought he was in Asia?

• France

• The Netherlands

• Caribbean/San Salvador

• England

Answer explanation

Columbus landed in the Caribbean, specifically on San Salvador, believing he had reached Asia. His voyages in 1492 led to the discovery of the Americas, not Asia.