WorksheetsExplorers and Discoveries Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What did Christopher Columbus do that was important?
He discovered the Pacific Ocean.
He sailed across the Atlantic and found the 'New World.'
He explored Florida.
He discovered the Mississippi River.
Which explorer is known for exploring the Hudson River?
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Henry Hudson
Hernando de Soto
What country was Jacques Cartier from?
Spain
England
France
Portugal
Who claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain?
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Hernando de Soto
John Cabot
Which explorer sailed for England but was born in Italy?
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
What did Hernando de Soto explore?
The Pacific Ocean
The Arctic
Parts of North America, including Florida
The coast of Africa
Why do you think explorers wanted to find new lands?
To make new friends
To find new places to live
To discover new resources and trade routes
To learn about different languages
How do you think the lives of Native Americans changed after explorers arrived?
They stayed exactly the same
They learned new languages and customs
They moved to Europe
They became explorers themselves
If you were an explorer, what would be the most challenging part of the journey?
Packing your suitcase
Saying goodbye to your family
Facing unknown dangers at sea
Learning to swim
How do you think modern explorers are different from those we learned about?
Modern explorers only explore on land
Modern explorers use more advanced technology
Modern explorers always travel alone
Modern explorers only explore warm places
