Explorers Come to California

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Social Studies
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4th Grade
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Rebekah Watson
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4 questions
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What were the main reasons that motivated the conquistadors to explore California and other parts of the Americas during the early 1500s?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What did Hernando Cortés mistakenly think Baja California was when he reached it in 1535?
A) A continent
B) An island
C) A desert
D) A mountain range
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which Spanish explorer is known for exploring Alta California in 1542?
A) Hernando Cortés
B) Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
C) Francis Drake
D) Sebastián Vizcaíno
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How did ocean currents and wind patterns affect the galleons sailing across the Pacific Ocean?
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