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Explorers DA review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 3585secs

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Class
Date
1.

Why did many explorers look for a "Northwest Passage"?

a)

to find gold

b)

to claim land for their country

c)

to find a quicker route to Asia

d)

to search for the coldest climate or weather

2.

Why did European explorers bring a lot of food and supplies on their trips to North America?

a)

Explorers wanted to give gifts to the American Indians.

b)

Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies.

c)

Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods.

d)

Explorers were unsure how long it would take them to reach land.

3.

Use the information to answer the question. The list includes: God - To spread Christianity, Gold - To get rich, Glory - To be more powerful. Which of the following is the BEST title for this list?

a)

Reasons for Trade

b)

Reasons for Spanish Exploration

c)

Reasons for American Independence

d)

Reasons for the Constitutional Convention

4.

What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?

a)

They wanted to find a place to believe in whatever religion they wanted.

b)

They wanted to learn about religions from the American Indians.

c)

They wanted to visit the places they read about in their holy books.

d)

They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

5.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

d)

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

6.

Use the image to answer the question. What event in Christopher Columbus' explorations is MOST LIKELY shown in this painting?

a)

The French colonization of Canada

b)

The English colonization of America

c)

The discovery of the Northwest Passage

d)

The arrival of Europeans in the Americas

7.

Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?

a)

No, because his ship sunk.

b)

No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.

c)

Yes, because he traded furs with the American Indians.

d)

Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.

8.

Who were the first indigenous people Columbus encountered on his first exploration?

a)

The Cherokee

b)

The Creek

c)

The Sandorian

d)

The Taino

9.

Why was Hernando de Soto considered a "conquistador"?

a)

He named rivers to honor Spain during his exploration.

b)

He killed many American Indians during his exploration.

c)

He helped American Indians make weapons during his exploration.

d)

He created peace treaties with American Indians on his exploration.

10.

Use the information to answer the question. "We looked all over the place for gold. We never found any before our leader, who some call a conquistador, died." -Hugo Valdez, 1542. Which of the following explorers is being described in this quote?

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

Hernando de Soto

c)

John Cabot

d)

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

11.

Based on your knowledge of Hernando de Soto's exploration, what river did de Soto explore?

a)

The Hudson River

b)

The Colorado River

c)

The Mississippi River

d)

The St. Lawrence River

12.

Why was Vasco de Balboa considered a "conquistador"?

a)

He helped indigenous people build canals on their land.

b)

He shared food and supplies with the American Indians.

c)

He fought with many indigenous people to take their land.

d)

He created a way to communicate with indigenous people.

13.

Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa face on his expedition?

a)

large glaciers

b)

dense jungles

c)

cold temperatures

d)

desert sand storms

14.

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

a)

He became the first European to explore South America.

b)

He became the first European to explore North America.

c)

He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.

d)

He became the first European to reach the Atlantic Ocean.

15.

Before explorers could begin their expeditions, they had to find a sponsor to pay for ships, a crew, and supplies. How did Columbus overcome this obstacle?

a)

He was born in Italy, but sponsored by Spain.

b)

He was born in Portugal, but sponsored by Spain.

c)

He was born in the United States, but sponsored by Spain.

d)

He was born in Spain, but sponsored by Portugal.

16.

Why was it important for European explorers to bring a lot of food and supplies with them on their journeys to the New World?

a)

Explorers wanted to help American Indians by bringing them supplies.

b)

Explorers didn't have the skills to get food.

c)

Explorers believed they would become rich by selling these goods.

d)

Explorers didn't know how long it would take them to reach land.

17.

To colonize means ____________.

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18.

Choose TWO items. What was an effect that the Spanish explorers had on the Native Americans?

a)

The Spanish Explorers brought diseases to America.

b)

The Spanish Explorers brought gold to America.

c)

The Spanish Explorers taught the American Indians how to farm.

d)

The Spanish Explorers brought horses to the new world.

19.

In 1532, Hernando de Soto joined Pizarro. What empire did they conquer?

a)

Inca

b)

Cuba

c)

Florida

d)

European

20.

Fill in the blank to answer the question. Vasco Nunez de Balboa explored present day (a)   where there were dense (thick) jungles.

21.

Before explorers could begin their expeditions, they had to find a sponsor to pay for ships, a crew, and supplies. How did Columbus overcome this obstacle?

a)

He was born in Italy, but sponsored by Spain.

b)

He was born in Portugal, but he was sponsored by Spain.

c)

He was born in Portugal, but he was sponsored by Italy.

d)

He was born in the Caribbean Islands and sponsored by Italy.

22.

What was the goal of Columbus' voyage?

a)

to find a shorter sea route to Asia

b)

to find gold and other riches

c)

to spread Christianity (religion)

d)

all of the above

23.

A conquistador is _______.

a)

a merchant who traded goods

b)

a native Indian

c)

a Spanish soldier

d)

a Spanish flag

24.

Why did Columbus call the land he found the "New World"?

a)

Because it was new to the people of Europe

b)

Nobody had ever lived there before

c)

It was only new to him

d)

He liked the name, so he called it that

25.

Why did many explorers look for a "Northwest Passage?"

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26.

What accomplishment by John Cabot is pictured on this stamp?

a)

reaching North America

b)

getting rich through trade

c)

starting a successful colony

d)

finding large amounts of gold

27.

What was the MAIN goal of John Cabot's exploration of North America?

a)

to find gold and silver

b)

to find the Northwest Passage

c)

to start a fur trade with the indigenous people

d)

to convert indigenous people to Christianity

28.

How did John Cabot’s final voyage end?

a)

He remained in North America to start a colony.

b)

He and his crew vanished and were never found.

c)

He was kicked off of his boat.

d)

He made it back to his home country.

29.

Which explorer has a river named after him?

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

John Cabot

c)

Vasco Nunez De Balboa

d)

Jacques Cartier

30.

Use the information in bold to answer the question. "I respected him as a leader at first. Then, we kept getting stuck in the ice, and he would not let us return home. So, we mutinied and kicked him off his own boat." Which explorer is MOST LIKELY being described in the quote?

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

Jacques Cartier

c)

John Cabot

d)

Hernando De Soto

31.

What does it mean when a ship’s crew does a "mutiny"?

a)

The crew leaves the ship and swims to the nearest shore.

b)

The crew puts their resources together and helps the captain.

c)

The crew disobeys the captain's orders and takes over the ship.

d)

The crew ignores the captain's frequent request to clean the ship.

32.

What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson?

a)

Mexico

b)

Canada

c)

Panama

d)

United States

33.

What was the MAIN goal of explorer Jacques Cartier's first voyage to North America?

a)

to trade with Spanish colonies and become rich

b)

to start a French colony and teach American Indians

c)

to discover gold and find a northern sea route to Asia

d)

to locate the Mississippi River

34.

Which of the following rivers did Jacques Cartier explore?

a)

Ohio River

b)

Hudson River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

St. Lawrence River

35.

Jacques Cartier explored the New World in the name of which country?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

36.

What was one accomplishment of Jacques Cartier’s exploration for France?

a)

He discovered gold in what is today Canada.

b)

He began the fur trade with American Indians.

c)

He found the Northwest Passage to Asia.

d)

He explored the Mississippi River

37.

Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease?

a)

the taking of the American Indians' items.

b)

the loss of the large buffalo population.

c)

the introduction to certain diseases to American Indians

d)

the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish

38.

Which of the following is one example of trade between the Spanish and American Indians?

a)

The Spanish introduced clay to the American Indians.

b)

The Spanish introduced buffalo to the American Indians.

c)

The Spanish introduced teepees to the American Indians.

d)

The Spanish introduced the horse to the American Indians.

39.

How were the explorations of Henry Hudson and Jacques Cartier similar?

a)

They both claimed major rivers for their sponsored country.

b)

They both found a northwest water route to Asia.

c)

They both found gold and silver.

d)

They both wrecked their ships.

40.

How did the fur trade benefit both the French and the American Indians?

a)

The French were better boat builders, so their boats helped American Indians find furs quicker and more easily.

b)

The French taught American Indians to speak French and allowed them to attend their schools if they agreed to help them find furs.

c)

American Indians captured furs for the French, and in exchange for the furs, the French gave them tools they could not make.

d)

American Indians built traps that were less advanced than those the French used, so the French made better traps for the American Indians

41.

Which explorer MOST LIKELY encountered this obstacle on their voyage?

a)

Vasco Nunez De Balboa

b)

Henry Hudson

c)

Hernando De Soto

d)

Christopher Columbus

42.

What did Henry Hudson discover on his fourth attempt to find the "Northwest Passage"?

a)

A large bay later named the Hudson Bay

b)

Present day France

c)

The Pacific Ocean

d)

St. Lawrence River

43.

What is one example of conflict that Jacques Cartier had with the American Indians?

a)

Cartier captured two sons of a tribal leader and took them back to France.

b)

Cartier helped the American Indians build weapons.

c)

Cartier didn't encounter any Native Americans.

d)

Cartier set up a trading post with the American Indians.

44.

When Cabot landed in Canada on his second journey, it was very cold. How did him and his crew adapt to this environment?

a)

they built a shelter and wore heavy fur coats

b)

it was too cold so they had to leave

c)

they made friends with the American Indians and they stayed with them

d)

they didn't know how to adapt to the weather

45.

Which of the following best describes the impact of European explorers like Jacques Cartier on the indigenous populations of North America?

a)

They introduced new farming techniques that improved indigenous agriculture.

b)

They established equal trade relations with indigenous peoples.

c)

They caused widespread disease and population decline among indigenous communities.

d)

They were largely ignored by indigenous communities who remained unaffected.

46.

For what purpose did John Cabot's expeditions primarily aim to explore North America?

a)

To map the geography of the New World.

b)

To establish a permanent English settlement.

c)

To find a direct trade route to Asia.

d)

To claim land rich in natural resources.

47.

Why did many explorers look for a "Northwest Passage?"

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48.

What accomplishment by John Cabot is pictured on this stamp?

a)

reaching North America

b)

getting rich through trade

c)

starting a successful colony

d)

finding large amounts of gold

49.

What was the MAIN goal of John Cabot's exploration of North America?

a)

to find gold and silver

b)

to find the Northwest Passage

c)

to start a fur trade with the indigenous people

d)

to convert indigenous people to Christianity

50.

How did John Cabot’s final voyage end?

a)

He remained in North America to start a colony.

b)

He and his crew vanished and were never found.

c)

He was kicked off of his boat.

d)

He made it back to his home country.

51.

Which explorer has a river named after him?

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

John Cabot

c)

Vasco Nunez De Balboa

d)

Jacques Cartier

52.

Use the information in bold to answer the question. "I respected him as a leader at first. Then, we kept getting stuck in the ice, and he would not let us return home. So, we mutinied and kicked him off his own boat." Which explorer is MOST LIKELY being described in the quote?

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

Jacques Cartier

c)

John Cabot

d)

Hernando De Soto

53.

What does it mean when a ship’s crew does a "mutiny"?

a)

The crew leaves the ship and swims to the nearest shore.

b)

The crew puts their resources together and helps the captain.

c)

The crew disobeys the captain's orders and takes over the ship.

d)

The crew ignores the captain's frequent request to clean the ship.

54.

What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson?

a)

Mexico

b)

Canada

c)

Panama

d)

United States

55.

What was the MAIN goal of explorer Jacques Cartier's first voyage to North America?

a)

to trade with Spanish colonies and become rich

b)

to start a French colony and teach American Indians

c)

to discover gold and find a northern sea route to Asia

d)

to locate the Mississippi River

56.

Which of the following rivers did Jacques Cartier explore?

a)

Ohio River

b)

Hudson River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

St. Lawrence River

57.

Jacques Cartier explored the New World in the name of which country?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

58.

What was one accomplishment of Jacques Cartier’s exploration for France?

a)

He discovered gold in what is today Canada.

b)

He began the fur trade with American Indians.

c)

He found the Northwest Passage to Asia.

d)

He explored the Mississippi River

59.

Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused the American Indian population to decrease?

a)

the taking of the American Indians' items.

b)

the loss of the large buffalo population.

c)

the introduction to certain diseases to American Indians

d)

the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish

60.

Which of the following is one example of trade between the Spanish and American Indians?

a)

The Spanish introduced clay to the American Indians.

b)

The Spanish introduced buffalo to the American Indians.

c)

The Spanish introduced teepees to the American Indians.

d)

The Spanish introduced the horse to the American Indians.

61.

How were the explorations of Henry Hudson and Jacques Cartier similar?

a)

They both claimed major rivers for their sponsored country.

b)

They both found a northwest water route to Asia.

c)

They both found gold and silver.

d)

They both wrecked their ships.

62.

How did the fur trade benefit both the French and the American Indians?

a)

The French were better boat builders, so their boats helped American Indians find furs quicker and more easily.

b)

The French taught American Indians to speak French and allowed them to attend their schools if they agreed to help them find furs.

c)

American Indians captured furs for the French, and in exchange for the furs, the French gave them tools they could not make.

d)

American Indians built traps that were less advanced than those the French used, so the French made better traps for the American Indians

63.

Which explorer MOST LIKELY encountered this obstacle on their voyage?

a)

Vasco Nunez De Balboa

b)

Henry Hudson

c)

Hernando De Soto

d)

Christopher Columbus

64.

What did Henry Hudson discover on his fourth attempt to find the "Northwest Passage"?

a)

A large bay later named the Hudson Bay

b)

Present day France

c)

The Pacific Ocean

d)

St. Lawrence River

65.

What is one example of conflict that Jacques Cartier had with the American Indians?

a)

Cartier captured two sons of a tribal leader and took them back to France.

b)

Cartier helped the American Indians build weapons.

c)

Cartier didn't encounter any Native Americans.

d)

Cartier set up a trading post with the American Indians.

66.

When Cabot landed in Canada on his second journey, it was very cold. How did him and his crew adapt to this environment?

a)

they built a shelter and wore heavy fur coats

b)

it was too cold so they had to leave

c)

they made friends with the American Indians and they stayed with them

d)

they didn't know how to adapt to the weather

67.

Which of the following best describes the impact of European explorers like Jacques Cartier on the indigenous populations of North America?

a)

They introduced new farming techniques that improved indigenous agriculture.

b)

They established equal trade relations with indigenous peoples.

c)

They caused widespread disease and population decline among indigenous communities.

d)

They were largely ignored by indigenous communities who remained unaffected.

68.

For what purpose did John Cabot's expeditions primarily aim to explore North America?

a)

To map the geography of the New World.

b)

To establish a permanent English settlement.

c)

To find a direct trade route to Asia.

d)

To claim land rich in natural resources.

69.
Which of the following was NOT a reason the Spanish explorers were exploring?
a)
Gold
b)
Glory
c)
Northwest Passage to Asia
d)
Fur Trading
70.
Who discovered the Mississippi River?
a)
deSoto
b)
Balboa
c)
Ponce de Leon
d)
Magellan
71.
Who was searching for a vast ocean and claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain?
a)
Columbus
b)
deSoto
c)
Balboa
d)
Ponce de Leon
72.

Which of the Spanish-sponsored explorers made 4 voyages?

a)

Balboa

b)

Columbus

c)

De Soto

d)

Cacsire

73.

Who was the first European to cross the Mississippi River?

a)

Balboa

b)

Columbus

c)

De Soto

74.

Which of the explorers wanted to find gold but never found any?

a)

Balboa

b)

Columbus

c)

De Soto

75.

Why did Europeans explore the New World? (Select 3)

a)

To find gold and silver

b)

To become famous (glory)

c)

To spread Cheetos

d)

To spread Christianity