Exploring America (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video explores the history of exploration in the Americas, starting with Native Americans and the arrival of European explorers like the Vikings and Christopher Columbus. It covers the naming of America after Amerigo Vespucci, the Spanish conquests, and their impact on Native populations. The video also discusses French, English, and Dutch exploration efforts, highlighting the Age of Discovery's significance in shaping the modern era.

Who was the first known European to explore North America?

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Erikson

• Amerigo Vespucci

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had reached when he landed in the Bahamas?

• Australia

• China

• Japan

• India

Which explorer's name was used to label the new continent as 'America'?

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which empire did Hernando Cortes conquer?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Inca Empire

What was a major consequence of European exploration for Native Americans?

• Formation of new alliances

• Spread of European diseases

• Introduction of new technologies

• Increased trade opportunities

Which European nation focused on the fur trade in North America?

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

Which explorer claimed areas along the Hudson River for the Dutch?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Giovanni da Verrazzano

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson