Worksheetsexplorers quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
why did many explorers look for the northwest passage?
to find gold
to claim gold for their country
To find it A quicker route to asia A quicker route to Asia.
For which country did Christopher Columbus explore?
Spain
France
Canada
It is said that explorers went on expeditions, mainly for 3 reasons. What are the 3 main reasons Explorers explored?
God They wanted to spread christianity-
They Wanted to sail all over the world Wanted to SAIL all over the world.
Glory They wanted fame and power.
Gold, they wanted riches.
What is mutiny?
Turning against someone.
Being a Good friend.
Turning Into a turtle.
How did Henry Hudson experience mutiny during one of his expeditions?
His crew Mutinied, when he would not let them return home to England. Hudson and his son were placed on a small boat And never heard from again.
His Crew members followed his Crew members followed his orders and did not return home.
Why was it difficult for early European explorers such as John cabot and Christopher Columbus to plan their journeys to the Americas?
They did Not have maps to show them where to go.
They did Not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.
They Had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.
Did Christopher Columbus meet the girls set out for his voyage by the king and Queen? Why or why not?
No Because he did not find any oil or coal.
No Because he did not find a sea route to Asia.
Yes , because he traded with American Indians for Fur.
Which Explorer was the first to see the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Nuñez Balboa
Christopher Columbus.
John Cabot
Which Explorer most likely experienced ice obstacles on their voyage.
Henry Hudson.
Christopher Columbus.
Jacques Cartier explored the new world in the name of which country.
France
Spain
What was one accomplishment of Jacques Cartier's exploration for France?
He began the Fur trade with native Americans.
He Discovered gold in what is today Canada.
He found The northwest passage to asia.
Which effect of European exploration most likely cause the American Indian population to decrease?
the taking of American Indians lands.
The loss Of the large buffalo population.
The introduction of certain diseases to American Indians.
Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa's expedition have to overcome during their journey?
The glaciers in current day, Canada.
The Dense jungles of present day Panama.
The cold temperatures of the Arctic region.
What group of people did explorers often meet when they arrived on land in the new world?
Native Americans.
Smurfs
Cowboys
What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson?
Northern Canada
Mexico
How did horses get to North America?
Hernando de soto brought them
They were Already there
How did John Cabot's final voyage end?
He And his crew vanished on their way home.
They Stayed with the indians in North America.
Based on your knowledge of Hernando De Soto's exploration. What river did Desoto explore?
The Hudson riverHudson river.
The St. Lawrence river
The Mississippi river.
The Ohio river.
What areas of the United States did Hernando De Soto explore?
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
Northwest
Which of the following BEST explains The difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why France explored them?
The Spanish wanted gold, while France wanted warriors to join their army.
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.
