WorksheetsExplorers
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
What did Vasco Nunez de Balboa accomplish during his voyage?
He was the first to explore South America
He was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean
He was the first to reach the Atlantic Ocean
He was the first to reach the Mississippi River
What did Hernando de Soto accomplish during his voyage?
He was the first to explore South America
He was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean
He was the first to reach the Atlantic Ocean
He was the first to cross the Mississippi River
What trait would describe Christopher Columbus and how he treated the Natives?
Kind
Cruel
Bighearted
Loving
Why would an icy territory be difficult?
Explorers could die from the heat
Icebergs gave too much fresh water
Icebergs were a good place to rest
Icebergs were difficult to navigate around
Why were the explorers searching for the Northwest Passage?
To claim land for their country
To find a quicker route to Asia
To search for Native Americans
Which river did Henry Hudson discover?
Hudson River
Mississippi River
Pacific River
St. Lawrence River
Which was an example of COOPERATION between explorers and Native Americans?
Native Americans were forced into slavery
Explorers brought deadly diseases to the new land
Native Americans had the opportunity to trade
Native Americans lost their land to the explorers
What happened when John Cabot claimed land in North America?
He claimed land in Canada
He accessed the Northwest passage
He spread christianity
He made friends with the Natives
Which explorer gave Canada it's name?
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Jacques Cartier
Which was an example of CONFLICT between explorers and Native Americans?
Native Americans taught explorers how to grow crops
Explorers brought deadly diseases to the new land
Native Americans had the opportunity to trade
Explorers brought new things like horses and weapons
Both Cartier & Hudson were:
searching for Native Americans
searching for a Northwest passage
searching for Florida
searching for new weapons
Which is NOT an obstacle that explorers might have faced on their journey?
Rough terrain such as jungles
Harsh temperatures
Mutiny of a captain by their crew
Kindness show by Native Americans
