WorksheetsEuropean Explorers 3rd Grade
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
One way that European explorers adapted to the environment of North America was by
learning how to grow native crops.
studying native religions.
sending goods back to their homeland.
using new types of money.
The map shows the voyages of which explorer?
Hernando De Soto
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Christopher Columbus
using new types of money.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Francisco Pizarro
Christopher Columbus
Hernando De Soto
Marco Polo.
Francisco Pizarro.
Hernando De Soto.
Christopher Columbus.
Which is a reason why some Europeans wanted to explore North America?
to find oil
to find gold
to learn a new language
to start a new country
Which reason best explains why exploring North America was often difficult for Europeans?
There was not enough food to eat.
There were not able to build homes.
They did not have strong horses.
They did not like the weather very much.
Even though John Cabot did not find the Northwest Passage, he
started the first European colony in Quebec.
became the first European explorer to set foot on North America's mainland.
started the first European colony in Virginia.
became the first European explorer to set foot on South America's mainland.
Which explorer discovered a famous river and explored the area now known as New York City?
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
France sent _______ to explore the area of present-day Canada.
Juan Ponce de León
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Newport
Jacques Cartier
Which is an example of how French explorers and American Indians worked together?
The French taught the American Indians how to plant corn.
The French taught the American Indians how to make glass.
The French traded with the American Indians for cotton cloth.
The French traded with the American Indians for furs.
Why did Spanish explorers and American Indians often fight with each other?
The Spanish tried to take American Indian land.
The American Indians did not want to trade with the Spanish.
The Spanish tried to grow American Indian crops.
The American Indians did not want to travel with the Spanish.
What is one reason why European explorers and American Indians fought with each other in North America?
The American Indians were planning a large war against the explorers.
The explorers did not want to be ruled by an American Indian government.
The explorers moved onto land that belonged to the American Indians.
The American Indians did not want the explorers to practice their religions.
Why did the early explorers begin their explorations?
They were in search of free religion, gold, and glory.
They wanted to challenge themselves to be brave.
They were afraid of the King and Queen of their country.
They wanted to prove that the Earth was oval.
One of the biggest hurdles explorers faced was getting ___.
their voyage funded and good enough ships to last throughout the trip
funded and a crew to go with them
someone to travel with them and planning their route
convincing their parents to let them go on the voyage and planning their voyage
Which statement is true about John 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 North America.
He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South 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 Europe.
He is given credit for discovering North America.
He is given credit for discovering the Atlantic Ocean.
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 Plains 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 southeastern region of present-day United States.
Which statement is true about Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus made several voyages to present-day Canada.
Christopher Columbus only made one voyage to the Americas.
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas.
Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas.
Which of the following statements is true about Henry Hudson?
Henry Hudson explored around present-day New York City and was left on his vessel never to be seen again.
Henry Hudson and his crew explored present-day Florida and Georgia.
Henry Hudson and his crew explored the Hudson Bay and then returned safely to England.
Henry Hudson explored the Americas.
Jacques Cartier explored along the ____ and then he returned to ____.
Hudson Bay; France
St. Lawrence River; Italy
Hudson Bay; Italy
St. Lawrence River; France
