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WorksheetsExplorers deGeus 3rd grade
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Spain
England
France
Italy
What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?
an eastern route to Asia
a western route to Asia
a southern route to Asia
a northern route to Asia
Where was Christopher Columbus born?
Spain
France
Italy
England
Where did Christopher Columbus actually end up landing?
Asia
San Salvador & Hispaniola
Italy
Africa
What year did Christopher Columbus finally sail west?
1451
1506
1592
1492
What country did Jacques Cartier sail for?
Italy
Spain
England
France
What did Jacques go to school for?
to be an explorer
to be a navigator
to be a teacher
to be a fisherman
In 1541, the king set Jacques back to Canada to do what?
find a different trade route
set up colonies
to find riches
to research the land
What is a navigator?
a person who discovers new land
an explorer
a person who sails the seas
a person who uses maps, compasses and stars to guide them.
What are two places Jacques Cartier explored?
Hispaniola & San Salvador
Prince Edward Island and the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Candad
Florida
Puerto Rico
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.
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 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.
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 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
The three reasons for exploring the new world included riches, ________, and religious expansion.
Glory
Ships
New Language
True or False Some explorers treated the Native Americans poorly and took their lands.
True
False
When landed in the New World, John Cabot claimed land for which European power?
England
Spain
Portugal
France
What BEST describes the impact of Vasco Nunez de Balboa's voyage in 1513?
Balboa found a northern route that allowed ships to sail from Europe to Asia
Balboa settled a new colony in the Americas while searching for the Fountain of Youth
Balboa started important trade routes that helped Spain get new crops
Balboa showed that there was an unknown ocean west of the Americas.
Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto?
He led the first expedition to reach the Mississippi River
He defeated the Inca Indians of South America
He set up the first Catholic missions in Southern California
He studied the language and customs of several Indian tribes
Which of the following was the MAIN reason Europeans explored the world?
to spread Christianity
to escape overpopulation
to find sources of oil
to promote democracy
Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?
They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves
They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies
They did not have maps that could show them where to go.
They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.
-Gold: to find gold and get rich
-God: to spread Christianity
-Glory: to become famous
What would make the BEST title for this outline?
Why Europeans Explored North America
Why American Indians Traded with Europeans
Why the Puritans Settled in the American Colonies
Why Plantations Were Established in the New World
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?
to discover new land and resources for Spain
to find northwestern passage to Asia
to learn about new plants and environments
to become trading partners with American Indians
What did the explorers Henry Hudson and Jacques Cartier have in common?
Both wanted to trade with American Indians
Both wanted to find land to claim for Spain
Both were looking for the Northwest Passage
Both were looking for the Fountain of Youth
What was Hernando de Soto hoping to find in North America?
oil
gold
the Fountain of Youth
The Northwest Passage
Which country paid for Hernando de Soto's journey to North America?
England
France
Spain
The Netherlands
