Exploration of the Americas

Which European explorer landed on a Caribbean island and claimed it for Spain?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer sailed west across the Atlantic in search of a faster sea route to Asia?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer reached the eastern coast of present-day Canada and claimed the land for England?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer explored the coast of present-day Florida and named it Florida?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer sailed along the Atlantic coast of North America and claimed the surrounding land for France?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer explored the St. Lawrence River and reached as far as present-day Quebec?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer led an expedition to conquer the American Indian tribes in the southwestern part of North America?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European explorer sailed west across the Atlantic and reached the coast of present-day Texas, establishing a French colony there?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

• Juan Ponce de León

• Hernán Cortés

Which European nation had the first success in establishing a settlement in Florida?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Holland