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WorksheetsExplorers Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa’s expedition have to overcome during their journey?
the glaciers in current day Canada
the dense jungles of present-day Panama
the cold temperatures of the Arctic Region
the rough waters of the St. Lawrence River
Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?
to find gold
to claim land for their country
to find a quicker route to Asia
to search for the coldest climate
Why was it important for European explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys to North America?
Explorers wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans
Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies
Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods
Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land
Which of the following is the BEST title for this list?
Reasons for Trade
Reasons for Exploration
Reasons for American Independence
Reasons for Native American Protections
What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?
They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.
They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.
They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.
They wanted to learn about the religions followed by American Indians.
Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?
They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.
They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.
They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.
They did not have maps that could show them where to go.
Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?
The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.
The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.
The Spanish wanted Natives to bring back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity.
The Spanish wanted to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.
Use the map to answer the question.
Henry Hudson explored the area labeled I on the map and Christopher Columbus explored the area labeled II. Based on the map, what obstacle did Hudson MOST LIKELY face that Columbus did not?
lack of food supplies
long overseas journeys
extremely cold weather
hot and rainy conditions
Use the image to answer the question.
What event in Christopher Columbus’ explorations is MOST LIKELY shown in this painting?
the French colonization of Canada
the English colonization of America
the discovery of the Northwest Passage
the arrival of Europeans in the Americas
Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?
No, because he did not find any oil or coal.
No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.
Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.
Yes, because he traded with American Indians for furs.
What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?
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.
Which of the following BEST describes the importance of Vasco Núñez de Balboa's discovery in 1513?
Balboa was able to take American Indian land and start a new colony.
Balboa proved it was possible to travel to China by sailing to the west.
Balboa started the slave trade that connected Africa and North America.
Balboa showed that there was an unknown ocean to the west the Americas.
Use the image to answer the question.
Based on your knowledge of Hernando de Soto’s exploration, what event is taking place in this image?
the first time Europeans saw the Pacific Ocean
the first time Europeans met American Indians
the first time Europeans reached the Mississippi River
the first time Europeans used the Northwest Passage
Use the information to answer the question.
Which of the following explorers is described in this quote?
Henry Hudson
Hernando de Soto
John Cabot
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Which of the following explorers would MOST LIKELY have benefited from this map?
Henry Hudson
Hernando de Soto
John Cabot
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Use the image to answer the question.
What accomplishment by John Cabot is being celebrated?
finding large amounts of gold and bringing it back to Europe
reaching North America and bringing news back to Europe
getting rich through trade with American Indians
founding a successful colony in North America
Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease?
the taking of American Indians’ lands
the loss of the large buffalo population
the introduction of certain diseases to American Indians
the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish
Which of the following is one outcome of trade between the Spanish and American Indians?
The Spanish began building their homes using clay.
The Spanish introduced the horse to the American Indians.
The Spanish traded gold with American Indians to be used as jewelry.
The Spanish captured American Indians and brought them back to Spain.
