Which of the following explorers was NOT sponsored by Spain?
European Exploration Review

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Kendall Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hernando de Soto
John Cabot
Christopher Columbus
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did many explorers look for a “Northwest Passage”?
to find a quicker route to Asia
to search for the coldest climate
to claim land for their country
to find gold
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was one reason that many Spanish explorers traveled to North America?
They wanted to spread Christianity to people who lived in the area.
They wanted to visit places they read about in their holy books.
They wanted to learn about the religions of American Indians.
They wanted to find a place to practice their religions freely.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why was it difficult for early European explorers, such as John Cabot and Christopher Columbus, to plan their journeys to the Americas?
They did not have maps that could show them where to go.
They had to pay for their ships and supplies by themselves.
They did not have the skills needed to find food on their voyages.
They could not build big enough ships to hold all of their supplies.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of “mercantilism” by an explorer.
Balboa claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain; Spain sent more boats to explore the ocean
De Soto stole jewelry from American Indians; De Soto made their own jewelry
Columbus was one of the first explorers; Columbus made maps for future explorers
Cartier took furs back to France; France used the furs to make coats and scarfs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Did Columbus meet the goals set out for his voyage by the king and queen? Why or why not?
Yes, because he found land that was good for farming.
Yes, because he traded furs with American Indians.
No, because he did not find a sea route to Asia.
No, because he did not find any oil or coal.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following explorers was sponsored by France?
John Cabot
Henry Hudson
Jacques Cartier
Hernando de Soto
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