European Explorers

Which explorer discovered the Pacific Ocean?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

What river did Jacques Cartier discover?

• The Hudson

• The Mississippi

• The St. Lawrence

• The Rio Grande

Which explorer led an expedition to America and laid claim to the Hudson River?

• Christopher Columbus
• Henry Hudson
• Hernando  De Soto
• Vasco Balboa

Which European Explorer proved the existence of a shorter route across the northern Atlantic Ocean-- later this would help the British form other colonies in North American?

• John Cabot
• Hernando de Soto
• Jacques Cartier
• Juan Ponce de Leon

Which explorer was known for making connections between Europeans and Americas?

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa
• Jacques Cartier
• Christopher Columbus
• Hernando de Soto

What are three reasons for European Exploration?

• God, Gold, Glory

• Good, God and Great

• Gold, Good and God

• Gold, Good, and Great

What does "Glory" mean in the 3 G's?

• Explorers wanted to become rich.

• Explorers wanted to be famous for their discoveries.

• Explorers wanted to be friends with the native americans.

• Explorers wanted to be kings in North America.

What does "God" mean in the 3 G's?

• Explorers wanted to meet God.

• Explorers wanted to be famous for their discoveries.

• Explorers wanted to spread religion to others such as the native americans.

• Explorers wanted to be kings in North America.

What does "Gold" mean in the 3 G's?

• Explorers wanted to be like Gods

• Explorers wanted to be famous for their discoveries.

• Explorers wanted to spread religion to others such as the native americans.

• Explorers wanted riches such as gold, land, spices, and other valuable resources.

Hernando de Soto was the first European to cross which river? (Hint: the longest river in North America)

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• St. Lawrence River

• Hudson River