European Explorers

Which of the reasons is NOT a reason for North American exploration?

• to spread Christianity

• in search of natural resources like gold, timber and animal furs

• in search of animals and plants

• claim land and/or people

Which nation sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyages?

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

Which obstacle did Christopher Columbus had to overcome during his journey?

• the dense jungles of present-day Panama

• unskilled crew members

• vanished on their way home to England

• the cold temperatures of the Arctic region

Which effect of European exploration MOST LIKELY caused 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

• the practice of forcing American Indian children to learn Spanish

Who was the first European Explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean from Panama?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• John Cabot

Which European explorer explored the St. Lawrence River?

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

Which is NOT a reason that Europeans began exploring?

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Grace

What were some obstacles that the early explorers faced? There are 3 correct answers!!!

• limited maps

• fear of the unknown

• disease and starvation

• too much money to spend on supplies

Who sailed for England?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

Who sailed for France?

• Hernando de Soto

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier