Explorers Quiz

Who sailed to North America and settled Vinland about 500 years before Columbus came to America?

• Dias

• Marco Polo

• Prince Henry

• Leif Ericson

Who explored, traveled and traded throughout China and Far East on Silk Road?

• Columbus

• Ponce de Leon

• Marco Polo

• Cortez

Who sent many expeditions down the west coast of Africa?

• Magellan

• Da Gama

• Prince Henry

• Leif Ericson

Who sailed south around Africa's southern tip (Cape of Good Hope)?

• Pizarro

• Raleigh

• Columbus

• Dias

Who found a sea route to Asia by sailing around Africa's southern tip and on to India?

• Da Gama

• Hudson

• de Champlain

• Ponce de Leon

Who sailed from Spain to North America and thought he had found Asia?

• Pizarro

• Raleigh

• Columbus

• De Soto

Who explored Florida and formed settlement in Puerto Rico while searching for the Fountain of Youth?

• Marquette

• Magellan

• Cortez

• Ponce de Leon

Who overthrew Aztec Empire and claimed Mexico for Spain?

• Cortez

• Hudson

• Leif Ericson

• Pizarro

Who led the first expedition around the world?

• de Champlain

• Magellan

• Marquette

• Raleigh

Who explored Peru and conquered Inca Empire?

• Ponce de Leon

• Dias

• Pizarro

• Da Gama