EXPLORERS QUICK REVIEW

Play the reviews below to prepare for our Social Studies district assessment.

• to find gold

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to claim land for their country

• to search for the coldest climate

Which of the following BEST lists examples of obstacles during exploration?

• fear of the Spanish

• spreading Christianity

• claiming land for the Spanish

• very few maps

What was one reason 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.

Which of the following BEST describes Christopher Columbus’ explorations?

• He was able to find a passage to Asia.

• He was able to reach the Pacific Ocean.

•  He was the first to claim land for Spain.

• He was able to explore the Mississippi River.

Why did some explorers call North America the “New World”?

• Because the gold found in the new land made people rich

• Because the land and water there looked like a globe

• Because the oceans had so many waves

• Because the land was new to people in Europe

What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his exploration?

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

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

• He became the first European to explore North America.

• He became the first European to explore South America.

What area of today’s United States did Hernando de Soto explore?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

What is one advantage De Soto’s men had when fighting American Indians?

• metal armor

• wood spears

• 1. stone weapons

• fast boats

What was one of the obstacles John Cabot faced on his exploration?

• the wide Mississippi River

• icy waters near Canada

• the dense jungles of Panama

• thick woods in the Southeast

What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Panama

• United States