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WorksheetsUnit 3: European Explorers (Accomplishments)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What were the three reasons for European exploration?
God, Glory, and Garbage
God, Glory, and Gold
God, Glory, and Gifts
Which Spanish explorer discovered the Mississippi river?
Christopher Columbus
Hernando de Soto
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Which explorer has a harbor and river named after him in present-day New York?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Christopher Columbus
Jacques Cartier
Who established the settlement of Hispaniola, one of the first Spanish settlements in North
America?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Christopher Columbus
Hernando de Soto
Who discovered the Pacific Ocean?
Henry Hudson
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Which explorer was the first to claim land for England?
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Jacques Cartier
Which explorer discovered the St. Lawrence river?
Henry Hudson
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
What was an obstacle that explorers faced during the exploration of North America?
Inaccurate maps and poor navigation tools
Lack of supplies to last such a long journey
Diseases, serious illnesses, and starvation
All of the above
How did European explorers adapt to their environments once they landed in North
America?
They lived with Native Americans and followed their customs
The explorers moved from place to place until they found good land
The explorers traded with Native Americans and learned farming techniques to
grow food for survival
They left and went back to Europe because they did not like life in America
Imagine that you are an explorer on your first voyage to the new world. Describe your
reasons for making this long journey. What obstacles do you expect to encounter?
