WorksheetsdeGeus Early Explorers test prep Knight
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What were Columbus, Cartier, and Hudson searching for in North America?
the City of Gold
the Fountain of Youth
the Northwest passage to Asia
all of the above
He discovered the Pacific Ocean
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Vasco de Balboa
Hernan Cortes
He explored the northeastern coast of North America and into Canada. Inspired by Christopher Columbus. Thought he landed in Asia. Lost at sea on his third voyage.
John Cabot
Hernando de Soto
Fransisco Pizarro
Jacques Cartier
He explored the St. Lawrence River up to Montreal for France
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Hernan Cortez
Sir Francis Drake
He was trying to find the Northwest Passage but got stuck in the frozen ice and snow. His crew mutinied against him by sending him out on a boat with 8 other crew members and he was never seen again.
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Juan Ponce de Leon
Hernando Cortez
Explorers were trying to find a shortcut to _____________.
Europe
Africa
Asia
Antarctica
The ocean that Christopher Columbus crossed on his voyage.
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
Jacques Cartier claimed the region that is now __________ for France.
The United States
Mexico
Canada
Cuba
Why were John Cabot and Henry Hudson unsuccessful in their attempts to find the Northwest Passage through North America?
They traveled at a time when the Northwest Passage was frozen over.
Access to the Northwest Passage was blocked by the Dutch
The Northwest Passage could not be found because it does not exist.
They sailed south of the Northwest Passage.
What did Vasco Nunez de Balboa accomplish during this voyage to the Islands of Panama?
He became the first European to explore South America
He became the first European to explore North America
He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean
He became the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean
Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage? (AKS24a)
To find gold
To claim land for their country
To find a quicker route to Asia
To search for the coldest climate
Use the image to answer the question. What obstacles made exploring a new territory difficult? (AKS24a)
The explorers struggled to travel through the ocean because the icebergs were melting.
The explorers struggled to travel through the ocean because icebergs were a good place to rest.
The explorers struggled to travel through the ocean because the icebergs gave them too much fresh water.
The explorers struggled to travel through the ocean because the icebergs were difficult to navigate around.
What was Hernando de Soto’s major achievement? (AKS24b) Use the image to help you.
He was the first European to explore Mexico.
He was the first European to explore Canada.
He was the first European to see and cross the Hudson.
He was the first European to see and cross the Mississippi River.
Which of the following rivers did Henry Hudson discover? (AKS24b)
Hudson River
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Colorado River
Which was an example of cooperation between explorers and Native Americans? (AKS24b)
Native Americans lost their land to explorers.
Native Americans had the opportunity to trade.
Native Americans were introduced to new diseases.
Native Americans were forced to learn a new religion.
What was the effect of John Cabot claiming land for England in the Eastern part of North America? (AKS24b)
To find gold
To establish colonies
To spread christianity
To access the Northwest Passage
Why were Jacques Cartier and Henry Hudson’s exploration similar? (AKS24b)
They were both searching for the Native Americans
They were both searching for the Northwest Passage
They were both searching for the Island of Hispaniola
They were both searching for the Isthmus of Panama
What was a negative effect that the European Explorers had on the American Indians? (AKS24c)
Introduced them to gold
Introduced them to new animals
Introduced them to deadly diseases
Introduced them to new ways to use corn
What is one example of a conflict with the Native American Indians?
Trade with the Indians
The Indians helped the explorers hunt.
The Indians taught them what they could safely eat.
The explores killed some Indians.
