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WorksheetsEUROPEAN EXPLORERS REVIEW: Expert Edition
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following explorers was NOT sponsored by Spain?
Christopher Columbus
Jacques Cartier
Hernando de Soto
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Which explorer interacted with the Taino Native Americans?
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Jacques Cartier
Which explorer was the first to discover an unknown ocean to the west?
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?
They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.
They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.
They wanted to learn about the religions of American Indians.
They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.
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 spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.
The Spanish wanted to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.
The Spanish wanted to bring Natives back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity.
The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.
Which of the following explorers most likely interacted with the Southeast Native Americans?
John Cabot
Hernando de Soto
Henry Hudson
Jacques Cartier
Which of the following is the BEST definition of “mercantilism”?
Taking raw goods from an area and making them into finished goods
Receiving finished goods from another country instead of raw goods
Making raw goods so they can be changed into finished goods
Bringing finished goods from one country to another
Why was Vasco de Balboa considered a “conquistador”?
He helped indigenous people build canals on their land.
He shared food and supplies with indigenous people.
He fought with many indigenous people to take their land.
He created a way to communicate with indigenous people.
Which of the following explorers MOST LIKELY interacted with the Northeast Native Americans?
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Hernando de Soto
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 learn about the religions of American Indians.
They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.
They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.
How did the fur trade with American Indians benefit the French?
The French became better boat builders.
The American Indians captured furs for the French.
The American Indians taught the French to make clothes.
The French learned to speak the language of American Indians.
Which explorers expedition is shown on the map?
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Which explorer was a master sailor, landed in San Salvador, went to the New World on 4 separate trips?
Jacques Cartier
Christopher Columbus
Henry Hudson
Hernando de Soto
Which explorer sailed up the Hudson River in present day New York?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
Which explorer explored areas in North America in what is now Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Jacques Cartier
Which explorer landed on the eastern coast of Canada and found rich fishing areas?
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Henry Hudson
Which explorer sailed over 1000 miles along the St. Lawrence River in Canada?
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Henry Hudson
Which explorer crossed the mountains of Panama and became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean?
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Henry Hudson
What were John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, and Henry Hudson searching for?
the Indies
Canada
Gold
the Northwest Passage
Which of the following statements about French explorer Jacques Cartier is correct?
He traveled south from Lake Michigan and discovered the Mississippi
River.
He explored the lands of eastern Canada and created the city of
Quebec.
He searched for the Northwest Passage and discovered the St.
Lawrence River.
He claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley for France and named
the region Louisiana.
Based on your knowledge of his goals, were Hudson's voyages successful? Why or why not?
Yes, because he discovered and claimed Greenland for Spain.
Yes, because he discovered gold which he brought back to the British king.
No, because he failed to spread his Christian faith to other cultures.
No, because he failed to discover a sea route between Europe and China.
Which of the following statements about the outcome of John Cabot's voyages is correct?
Cabot's explorations discovered an unknown ocean, ready for exploration.
The discovery of the Northwest Passage gave England a route to precious mineral resources.
Instead of silk and spices, the Cabot found an area that was very good for fishing.
The English king decided that starting colonies was more important than a route to the East
How did Spanish missionaries interact with American Indians?
They forced them into slavery.
They tried to get them to become Christians.
They made them leave the area.
They formed partnerships with them.
How did European explorers hope to get rich in North America?
by discovering sources of gold and silver
by getting jobs in American Indian cities
by learning skills from American Indians
by finding new foods to grow in Europe
In the 1400s, European countries were competing with each other for ______.
Transportation
Natural Resources
Military Weapons
Ships
Where were the explorers trying to get to by going through or around North America?
They were looking for a western route to Asia.
They were looking for an eastern route to Asia.
They were looking for Africa.
They were looking for a route to Europe.
Where did Columbus really land when he thought he was in Asia?
Florida
Mexico
Africa
Caribbean/San Salvador
The more natural resources Europeans found, the more ________ they had.
Happiness
Wealth
Food
Colonies
