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Explorers

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did Vasco Nunez de Balboa accomplish during his voyage?

a)

He was the first to explore South America

b)

He was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean

c)

He was the first to reach the Atlantic Ocean

d)

He was the first to reach the Mississippi River

2.

What did Hernando de Soto accomplish during his voyage?

a)

He was the first to explore South America

b)

He was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean

c)

He was the first to reach the Atlantic Ocean

d)

He was the first to cross the Mississippi River

3.

What trait would describe Christopher Columbus and how he treated the Natives?

a)

Kind

b)

Cruel

c)

Bighearted

d)

Loving

4.

Why would an icy territory be difficult?

a)

Explorers could die from the heat

b)

Icebergs gave too much fresh water

c)

Icebergs were a good place to rest

d)

Icebergs were difficult to navigate around

5.

Why were the explorers searching for the Northwest Passage?

a)

To claim land for their country

b)

To find a quicker route to Asia

c)

To search for Native Americans

6.

Which river did Henry Hudson discover?

a)

Hudson River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Pacific River

d)

St. Lawrence River

7.

Which was an example of COOPERATION between explorers and Native Americans?

a)

Native Americans were forced into slavery

b)

Explorers brought deadly diseases to the new land

c)

Native Americans had the opportunity to trade

d)

Native Americans lost their land to the explorers

8.

What happened when John Cabot claimed land in North America?

a)

He claimed land in Canada

b)

He accessed the Northwest passage

c)

He spread christianity

d)

He made friends with the Natives

9.

Which explorer gave Canada it's name?

a)

Christopher Columbus

b)

John Cabot

c)

Henry Hudson

d)

Jacques Cartier

10.

Which was an example of CONFLICT between explorers and Native Americans?

a)

Native Americans taught explorers how to grow crops

b)

Explorers brought deadly diseases to the new land

c)

Native Americans had the opportunity to trade

d)

Explorers brought new things like horses and weapons

11.

Both Cartier & Hudson were:

a)

searching for Native Americans

b)

searching for a Northwest passage

c)

searching for Florida

d)

searching for new weapons

12.

Which is NOT an obstacle that explorers might have faced on their journey?

a)

Rough terrain such as jungles

b)

Harsh temperatures

c)

Mutiny of a captain by their crew

d)

Kindness show by Native Americans