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Explorers deGeus 3rd grade

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What country did Christopher Columbus sail for?

a)

Spain

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Italy

2.

What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?

a)

an eastern route to Asia

b)

a western route to Asia

c)

a southern route to Asia

d)

a northern route to Asia

3.

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

a)

Spain

b)

France

c)

Italy

d)

England

4.

Where did Christopher Columbus actually end up landing?

a)

Asia

b)

San Salvador & Hispaniola

c)

Italy

d)

Africa

5.

What year did Christopher Columbus finally sail west?

a)

1451

b)

1506

c)

1592

d)

1492

6.

What country did Jacques Cartier sail for?

a)

Italy

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

France

7.

What did Jacques go to school for?

a)

to be an explorer

b)

to be a navigator

c)

to be a teacher

d)

to be a fisherman

8.

In 1541, the king set Jacques back to Canada to do what?

a)

find a different trade route

b)

set up colonies

c)

to find riches

d)

to research the land

9.

What is a navigator?

a)

a person who discovers new land

b)

an explorer

c)

a person who sails the seas

d)

a person who uses maps, compasses and stars to guide them.

10.

What are two places Jacques Cartier explored?

a)

Hispaniola & San Salvador

b)

Prince Edward Island and the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Candad

c)

Florida

d)

Puerto Rico

11.

One way that European explorers adapted to the environment of North America was by

a)

learning how to grow native crops.

b)

studying native religions.

c)

sending goods back to their homeland.

d)

using new types of money.

12.

The map shows the voyages of which explorer?

a)

Hernando De Soto

b)

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

using new types of money.

13.

a)

Marco Polo.

b)

Francisco Pizarro.

c)

Hernando De Soto.

d)

Christopher Columbus.

14.

Which is a reason why some Europeans wanted to explore North America?

a)

to find oil

b)

to find gold

c)

to learn a new language

d)

to start a new country

15.

Which explorer discovered a famous river and explored the area now known as New York City?

a)

Amerigo Vespucci

b)

Ferdinand Magellan

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Henry Hudson

16.

France sent _______ to explore the area of present-day Canada.

a)

Juan Ponce de León

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Christopher Newport

d)

Jacques Cartier

17.

Which is an example of how French explorers and American Indians worked together?

a)

The French taught the American Indians how to plant corn.

b)

The French taught the American Indians how to make glass.

c)

The French traded with the American Indians for cotton cloth.

d)

The French traded with the American Indians for furs.

18.

What is one reason why European explorers and American Indians fought with each other in North America?

a)

The American Indians were planning a large war against the explorers.

b)

The explorers did not want to be ruled by an American Indian government.

c)

The explorers moved onto land that belonged to the American Indians.

d)

The American Indians did not want the explorers to practice their religions.

19.

Why did the early explorers begin their explorations?

a)

They were in search of free religion, gold, and glory.

b)

They wanted to challenge themselves to be brave.

c)

They were afraid of the King and Queen of their country.

d)

They wanted to prove that the Earth was oval.

20.

One of the biggest hurdles explorers faced was getting ___.

a)

their voyage funded and good enough ships to last throughout the trip

b)

funded and a crew to go with them

c)

someone to travel with them and planning their route

d)

convincing their parents to let them go on the voyage and planning their voyage

21.

Which statement is true about John Cabot?

a)

He sailed for England, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South America.

b)

He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach North America.

c)

He sailed for Spain, and he was one of the first explorers to reach South America.

d)

He sailed for England, and he was one of the first explorers to reach North America.

22.

Which of the following statements is true about Vasco Nunez de Balboa?

a)

He is given credit for discovering Europe.

b)

He is given credit for discovering North America.

c)

He is given credit for discovering the Atlantic Ocean.

d)

He is given credit for discovering the Pacific Ocean.

23.

Which of the following statements is true about Hernando de Soto?

a)

He was one of the first explorers to explore the Plains region of present-day United States.

b)

He was one of the first explorers to explore all across North America.

c)

He was one of the first explorers to explore the northeastern region of present-day United States.

d)

He was one of the first explorers to explore the southeastern region of present-day United States.

24.

Which of the following statements is true about Henry Hudson?

a)

Henry Hudson explored around present-day New York City and was left on his vessel never to be seen again.

b)

Henry Hudson and his crew explored present-day Florida and Georgia.

c)

Henry Hudson and his crew explored the Hudson Bay and then returned safely to England.

d)

Henry Hudson explored the Americas.

25.

Jacques Cartier explored along the ____ and then he returned to ____.

a)

Hudson Bay; France

b)

St. Lawrence River; Italy

c)

Hudson Bay; Italy

d)

St. Lawrence River; France

26.

The three reasons for exploring the new world included riches, ________, and religious expansion.

a)

Glory

b)

Ships

c)

New Language

27.

True or False Some explorers treated the Native Americans poorly and took their lands.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

When landed in the New World, John Cabot claimed land for which European power?

a)

England

b)

Spain

c)

Portugal

d)

France

29.

What BEST describes the impact of Vasco Nunez de Balboa's voyage in 1513?

a)

Balboa found a northern route that allowed ships to sail from Europe to Asia

b)

Balboa settled a new colony in the Americas while searching for the Fountain of Youth

c)

Balboa started important trade routes that helped Spain get new crops

d)

Balboa showed that there was an unknown ocean west of the Americas.

30.

Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto?

a)

He led the first expedition to reach the Mississippi River

b)

He defeated the Inca Indians of South America

c)

He set up the first Catholic missions in Southern California

d)

He studied the language and customs of several Indian tribes

31.

Which of the following was the MAIN reason Europeans explored the world?

a)

to spread Christianity

b)

to escape overpopulation

c)

to find sources of oil

d)

to promote democracy

32.

Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?

a)

They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves

b)

They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies

c)

They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

d)

They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

33.

-Gold: to find gold and get rich

-God: to spread Christianity

-Glory: to become famous


What would make the BEST title for this outline?

a)

Why Europeans Explored North America

b)

Why American Indians Traded with Europeans

c)

Why the Puritans Settled in the American Colonies

d)

Why Plantations Were Established in the New World

34.

In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella began a period of exploration under their rule. What was the main goal of these voyages, beginning with the voyages of Christopher Columbus?

a)

to discover new land and resources for Spain

b)

to find northwestern passage to Asia

c)

to learn about new plants and environments

d)

to become trading partners with American Indians

35.

What did the explorers Henry Hudson and Jacques Cartier have in common?

a)

Both wanted to trade with American Indians

b)

Both wanted to find land to claim for Spain

c)

Both were looking for the Northwest Passage

d)

Both were looking for the Fountain of Youth

36.

What was Hernando de Soto hoping to find in North America?

a)

oil

b)

gold

c)

the Fountain of Youth

d)

The Northwest Passage

37.

Which country paid for Hernando de Soto's journey to North America?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

The Netherlands