European Explorers

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I landed in what is now part of the Bahamas.

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Christopher Columbus

Front

I discovered a lake that is now named after me.

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Samuel de Champlain

Front

The Spanish King chose me to make the settlement Juan Ponce de Leon was unable to establish.

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Hernando de Soto

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My crew ditched me after I refused to return to home with them. Who is the explorer associated with this statement?

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Henry Hudson

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My ship was called the Half Moon.

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Henry Hudson

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I never returned from my second voyage, but one of my ships was discovered in Ireland. It is believed that I died at sea. Who am I? Options: Hernando de Soto, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Christopher Columbus

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John Cabot

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I explored the New York harbor and claimed it for France.

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Giovanni di Verrazzano

Front

I was born in Italy. Options: Hernando de Soto, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain

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John Cabot

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I took the two ships that were damaged in Verrazano's voyage.

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Jacques Cartier

Front

Who discovered the Mississippi River?

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Hernando de Soto