CES Explorers Quiz

Which environmental challenges did Vasco de Balboa’s expedition have to overcome during their journey?

• the glaciers in current day Canada 

• the dense jungles of present-day Panama

• the cold temperatures of the Arctic Region

• no Internet

Why did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find gold

• to claim land for their country

• They were bored.

• to find a quicker route to Asia

Which of the following was a reason that explorers brought lots of food and supplies on their journeys to North America?

• Explorers wanted to have gifts to give Native Americans

• Explorers did not know how long it would take them to reach land

• Explorers did not have the skills needed to find food and supplies

• Explorers were always very hungry.

God, Gold, and Glory are all...

• Reasons why explorers explored

• Great words

• Reasons for trade

• Reasons for Native American protections

What was one reason that many European explorers traveled to North America?

• They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.

• They wanted to learn about the religions followed by American Indians.

• They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.

• They wanted to go on a fun vacation.

Why was it difficult for early European explorers to plan their journeys to the Americas?

• They did not have maps that could show them where to go.

• They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.

• They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.

• They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.

Which British/English explorer visited present day Canada?

• Hernando de Soto

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Prince Harry

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

• He became the first European to explore the Atlantic Ocean.

• He became the first European to explore the Pacific Ocean.

• He became the first European to explore South America.

• He found the Northwest Passage.

Which explorer was kicked off his own boat and never heard from again?

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Hernando de Soto

Who discovered the St. Lawrence River?

• Larry Lawrence

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier