WorksheetsVasco Nunez de Balboa
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the huge discovery from Balboa's trip?
There was new land to the west.
There was a new ocean to the west.
There was a new Native American tribe to the west.
There was a new shipibuilder to the west.
What was the main problem between the Native Americans and the European explorers?
They thought differently about owning land.
They thought differently about sharing land.
They thought differently about how to get more land.
They thought differently about how to take care of the land.
Which country did Vasco Nunez de Balboa explore for?
Italy
Spain
France
England
Did Balboa accomplish his goal?
Yes
No
What was Balboa known for being the first European to do?
See the Mississippi River
Discover new land in the Caribbean
See the Pacific Ocean
Discover the Native Americans
Which of the following was an obstacle for Balboa?
There is more than one correct answer.
freezing cold temperatures
jungles and mountains of Panama
shipworms
ran out of money
unskilled crew members
We have learned about the 3 G's for exploration. What are they?
God
Germs
Goodness
Glory
Gold
Which one of these was Balboa most focused on?
God
Gold
Glory
The king and queen hoped that the Spanish explorers would find land to claim for Spain. What else did they hope the explorers would accomplish?
Spread Christianity
Capture Native Americans
Learn the Native languages
Return with new hunting skills
