Early European Explorers

During the age of exploration, many sea captains were looking for a shorter route to the Far East (Asia)

• True

• False

Which European explorer was the first to see the Pacific Ocean in 1513?

• Ponce De Leon

• De Soto

• Balboa

• Cartier

Which explorer was mutinied by their crew mates and was never heard from again?

• Hudson

• Cabot

• Balboa

• Columbus

Which explorer explored parts of Canada and had a river and a bay named after him?

• Hudson

• Cartier

• De Soto

• Balboa

One of the first European explorers to discover the New World. He thought he had landed in India so he called the Native Americans Indians.

• Cabot

• Columbus

• Cartier

• Hudson

Which European explorer went with Christoper Columbus on his 2nd voyage?

• Ponce De Leon

• De Soto

• Hudson

• Cartier

The Native Americans and European explorers respected and helped each other.

• True

• False

What is Hernando de Soto best remembered for today?

• Crossing Central America

• Naming Canada

• Finding the fountain of youth

• 1st European to have crossed the Mississippi River.

What is one of Ponce de Leon greatest accomplishments?

• Crossing Central America to discover the Pacific Ocean

• Discovering the Hudson River and Hudson Bay

• Discovering and naming Florida

• 1st European to have crossed the Mississippi River.

What is one of Vasco Nunez de Balboa's greatest accomplishments?

• Crossing Central America to discover the Pacific Ocean

• Discovering the Hudson River and Hudson Bay

• Discovering and naming Florida

• 1st European to have crossed the Mississippi River.