History Quiz A

A reason early explorers went exploring was...

• To make new friends

• To find new foods an spices

• To learn how to swim

• To go to school

Most early explorers came from the continent of...

• Australia

• Asia

• Europe

Another reason they explored was to...

• Find new lands to colonise

• To find riches such as gems and gold

• Both A and B

What does the word 'colonise' mean?

• To claim land for your country and start a new population there

• To make others believe what you believe

• To increase the population in your own country

Did explorers before the 1600's know that Australia existed?

• Not at all

• They thought there was land there but it was not mapped yet

• Yes, they had mapped it already

What does the word significant mean?

• Old and broken

• A fast car

• Not very important

• Important

What are 3 reasons an event in history might be significant?