European Exploration Quiz

Who were the first Europeans to reach North America?

• The Spanish

• The Portuguese

• The Vikings

• The French

In what year did the Vikings reach Newfoundland, Canada?

• 1010 C.E.

• 1492 C.E.

• 932 C.E.

• 1200 C.E.

How many voyages did Christopher Columbus make in total?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many voyages did John Cabot make across the Atlantic?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who was the Italian navigator on a Spanish ship who wrote a popular book about his travels?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

What were North and South America named after?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

What was one of the reasons for European exploration related to religion?

• To establish new religious practices

• To spread Christianity

• To learn about other religions

• To convert to Buddhism

Which explorer named and claimed Canada for France?

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• Hernan Cortes

Who was the first European to see the Grand Canyon and American southwest?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

• Henry Hudson

Who claimed Florida for Spain in 1513?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Vasquez de Coronado