Exploration of North America Quiz

What did European explorers hope to find in North America?

• Gold and a shortcut to Asia

• Spices and silk

• Diamonds and coal

• Oil and gas

What did Columbus's voyages lead to in the Americas?

• Expansion of Spanish territory

• Discovery of Australia

• Colonization of Africa

• Trade with China

Who was the first European to see the "big waters" as referred to by Indigenous peoples?

• Juan de Oñate

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Pizarro

How long did Hernando de Soto's expedition last?

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

• Five years

What was the supposed feature of the mythical cities of Cíbola?

• Streets paved with gold

• Large castles

• Advanced technology

• Rich farmland

Who was hired by the French government in 1524 to find the Northwest Passage?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• Christopher Columbus

Who founded the settlement of New Orleans in 1718?

• Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

What was the main goal of the French explorers in North America?

• To find gold

• To explore the interior

• To establish trade routes

• To build fortresses

What was the result of the crew turning on each other?

• A successful voyage

• A mutiny

• A new discovery

• A peaceful resolution

What mode of transportation did Jolliet and Marquette use for their journey?

• Canoe

• Horseback

• Sailing ship

• Walking