WorksheetsEarly European Explorers & The Dutch in New Netherland
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
1. Who founded Quebec in 1608?
A. Henry Hudson
B. Samuel de Champlain
C. Giovanni da Verrazzano
D. Christopher Columbus
2. What was the main reason Europeans wanted to explore North America?
To find the Northwest Passage
To find new farmland
To search for gold mines
To become a king
What was New France?
A Spanish colony in Florida
A French territory in North America
A colony started by the Dutch
A group of English settlements
What did Europeans mainly trade for with Native Americans?
(a)
Why were beaver furs valuable in Europe?
They were used to make warm clothing, such as hats.
They were used to make furniture, such as soft cushions and pillows.
They were used as money.
They were used to decorate ships.
Which river did Henry Hudson explore in 1609?
(a)
What did Samuel de Champlain do during his voyage in 1603?
Discovered the Pacific Ocean
Explored the St. Lawrence River
Claimed New Jersey for France
Built the first English colony
Which explorer was the first to sail into New York Harbor?
Giovanni de Verrazzano
Henry Hudson
Samuel de Champlain
Christopher Columbus
Why did Henry Hudson not find the Northwest Passage?
His ship sank.
A northwest passage to Asia did not exist.
He turned around too early.
He got lost in the Bahamas.
What was the main purpose of the fur trade?
to collect jewels and diamonds
to buy land
to create settlements
to exchange goods for beaver fur
Which groups often partnered in the fur trade?
English fishermen and African kingdoms
Dutch farmers and English soldiers
French traders and Native Americans
Spanish priests and pirates
What did Native Americans receive in exchange for furs?
horses, cows, and chickens
tools, metal goods, and cloth
gold coins
silk clothing
Why were maps and journals from explorers important?
They helped future explorers understand the land.
They were used as decoration.
They were a way for people to keep their memories alive.
They replaced books.
What was one disadvantage Native Americans faced when trading with Europeans?
They became dependent on European goods.
They became good friends with Europeans.
They had access to new tools.
They wanted to be just like the Europeans.
What was one advantage Native Americans had by trading with Europeans?
They shared secrets with Europeans
European explorers took them back to France
They were able to explore European lands
They had access to new tools and supplies
