Study Guide: Explorers

What is an explorer?

• A person who investigates unknown regions

• A type of vehicle

• A software application

• A historical figure

Who is a European?

• A European is a person who is a citizen or resident of a country in Europe.

• A European is a person who lives in Asia.

• A European is someone who speaks only English.

• A European is a person who is a citizen of any country in the world.

What is the mainland?

• The main part of a country or continent, as opposed to its islands or offshore territories.

• A small island off the coast of a country.

• A large body of water separating islands from the continent.

• A mountain range within a continent.

What is a disease?

• A condition that impairs normal functioning

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A kind of food

• A style of music

Who is an ancestor?

• A person from whom one is descended

• A person who lives in the future

• A person who is a friend

• A person who is a neighbor

What is heritage?

• Culture and traditions passed down through generations

• A type of modern technology

• A recent fashion trend

• A new scientific discovery

Explorers in the 1500s and 1600s set out on journeys because:

• They wanted to discover new lands and trade routes.

• They were fleeing from wars in their home countries.

• They were searching for mythical creatures.

• They were forced by their governments.

Explorers were looking for new trade routes to find:

• Gold and spices

• New lands

• Allies

• Maps

Explorers hoped to find what when searching for gold and riches?

• New lands

• Fountain of Youth

• El Dorado

• Spices

Were the explorers successful in finding the Northwest Passage?

• True

• False