Explorers and Their Discoveries

What was the primary goal of Henry Hudson's voyages sponsored by England?

• To find a sea route to Asia through the Arctic Ocean

• To discover the New World

• To establish colonies in Africa

• To map the coast of South America

Which explorer is credited with the first European exploration of the St. Lawrence River?

• Vasco da Gama

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was Vasco da Gama's significant achievement for Portugal?

• Discovering the Americas

• Sailing around the Cape of Good Hope to reach India

• Circumnavigating the globe

• Exploring the Mississippi River

Which explorer was the first to sail around the southern tip of Africa, known as the Cape of Good Hope?

• Bartolomeu Dias

• Hernando de Soto

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Henry Hudson

Who was the first European to reach the Americas under the sponsorship of Spain?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which explorer is known for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Jacques Cartier

• Bartolomeu Dias

What was Hernando de Soto's major contribution to Spanish exploration?

• Discovering the Pacific Ocean

• Exploring the southeastern United States

• Finding a sea route to India

• Mapping the coast of Africa

Which explorer's name is the origin of the term "America"?

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

What was the main objective of Jacques Cartier's voyages sponsored by France?

• To find a northwest passage to Asia

• To establish a French colony in South America

• To map the coast of Africa

• To circumnavigate the globe

Which explorer's journey marked the beginning of European exploration of the interior of North America?

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Bartolomeu Dias