Explorers and Their Discoveries

Who sponsored Christopher Columbus's exploration?

• England

• France

• Spain (King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella)

• Portugal

In what year did Christopher Columbus begin his exploration?

• 1492

• 1501

• 1497

• 1485

What were the obstacles faced by Christopher Columbus?

• Friendly seas

• Lack of maps, hunger, and rough seas

• Plenty of food

• Clear skies

What did Christopher Columbus accomplish?

• Found a route to India

• Founded the Bahamas, explored Cuba

• Discovered Australia

• Explored Antarctica

Who sponsored John Cabot's exploration?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England (King Hery VII)

• France

What year did John Cabot begin his exploration?

• 1492

• 1501

• 1497

• 1485

What was one of the obstacles faced by John Cabot?

• Calm seas

• Lost/damaged ships

• Clear skies

• Friendly natives

What did John Cabot accomplish?

• Found a route to India

• Claimed land in present-day Canada

• Discovered Australia

• Explored Antarctica

Who sponsored Vasco Núñez de Balboa's exploration?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

When did Vasco Núñez de Balboa begin his exploration?

• 1492

• 1501

• 1497

• 1485