Exploring North America: A Quiz

Why did Europeans explore North America?

• To find new trade routes

• To discover new lands

• To find gold and other treasures

• All of the above

Which explorer was the first European to reach North America since the Vikings?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan

What year did Christopher Columbus first sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas?

• 1492

• 1497

• 1513

• 1520

Which country did John Cabot sail for?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

What was one of the challenges explorers faced during their voyages?

• Easy navigation

• Unlimited food and supplies

• Harsh weather conditions

• Friendly encounters with everyone

Which explorer was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas?

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernán Cortés

What area did John Cabot explore?

• Caribbean Islands

• Newfoundland and Labrador coast

• Panama

• Central and South America

What was one reason Europeans wanted to explore new lands?

• To find new friends

• To spread their religion

• To escape the cold weather

• To learn new languages

Which explorer sailed for Spain and explored the Caribbean Islands?

• John Cabot

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was a common problem explorers faced when communicating with Native Americans?

• They spoke the same language

• Language barriers

• They had the same customs

• They used the same maps