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WorksheetsEuropean Explorers
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why did the early explorers begin their explorations?
They wanted to prove that the Earth was oval.
They were afraid of the King and Queen of their country.
They were in search of free religion, gold, and glory.
They wanted to challenge themselves to be brave.
One of the biggest hurdles explorers faced was getting ___.
funded and a crew to go with them
their voyage funded and good enough ships to last throughout the trip
convincing their parents to let them go on the voyage and planning their voyage
someone to travel with them and planning their route
Which statement is true about Jon Cabot?
He sailed for England, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South America
He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South America
He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach North America
He sailed for England, and he was one of the first explorers to reach North America
Which of the following statements is true about Vasco Nunez de Balboa?
He is given credit for discovering the Atlantic Ocean.
He is given credit for discovering Europe.
He is given credit for discovering North America.
He is given credit for discovering the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the following statements is true about Hernando de Soto?
He was one of the first explorers to explore the southeastern region of present-day United States.
He was one of the first explorers to explore all across North America.
He was one of the first explorers to explore the northeastern region of present-day United States.
He was one of the first explorers to explore the Plains region of present-day United States.
Which statement is true about Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus made severeal voyages to present-day Canada.
Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas.
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.
Christopher Columbus only made one voyage to the Americas.
Which of the following statements is true about Henry Hudson?
Henry Hudson and his crew explored the Hudson Bay and then returned safely
Henry Hudson explored the Americas.
Henry Hudson and his crew explored present-day Florida and Georgia.
Henry Hudson explored around present-day New York City and was left on his
Jacques Cartier explored along the ____ and then he returned to ____.
Hudson Bay; France
Hudson Bay; Italy
St. Lawrence River; France
St. Lawrence River; Italy
The arrow on this map points to a piece of land called the Isthmus of Panama. Which of these explorers crossed this land and became the first European to see the eastern shore of the Pacific Ocean?
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Fransisco Pizzaro
One way that European explorers adapted to the environment of North America was by
using new types of money
sending goods back to their homeland
studying native religions
learning how to grow native crops
France sent _______ to explore the area of present-day Canada.
Jacques Cartier
Christopher Newport
Christopher Columbus
Juan Ponce de Leon
On the map above, the red line shows the route that a Spanish Explorer took in 1540. The explorer became the first European to discover the Mississippi River. His name was
Marco Polo
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
Jacques Cartier
What is one reason why European explorers and American Indians fought with each other in North America?
The explorers moved onto land that belonged to the American Indians
The American Indians did not want the explorers to practice their religions.
The American Indians were planning a large war against the explorers
The explorers did not want to be ruled by an American Indian government
Which is an example of how French explorers and American Indians worked together?
The French traded with the American Indians for cotton cloth.
The French taught the American Indians how to make glass.
The French traded with the American Indians for furs.
The French taught the American Indians how to plant corn.
The map above shows the voyages of which explorer?
Jon Cabot
Jacques Cartier
christopher Columbus
Hernando de Soto
Which explorer discovered a famous river and explored the area now known as New York City?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Henry Hudson
Ronald McDonald
Jon Cabot
Even though John Cabot did not find the Northwest Passage, he
started the first European colony in Quebec, Canada
Became the first European explorer to set foot on south America's mainland
Became the first european explorer to set foot on North America's mainland
started the first European colony in virigina
Why did Spanish explorers and American Indians often fight with each other?
The Spanish tried to take American Indian land.
The Spanish tried to grow American Indian crops.
The American Indians did not want to trade with the Spanish.
The American Indians did not want to travel with the Spanish.
Which reason best explains why exploring North America was often difficult for Europeans?
They were not able to build homes
They did not have strong horses
They did not like the weather very much
There was not enough food to eat
Which is a reason why some Europeans wanted to explore North America?
to start a new country
to learn a new language
to find oil
to find gold
