European Explorers Vocabulary Quiz

What is the science of piloting ships?

• Navigation

• Exploration

• Discovery

• Expedition

A completed task or goal that has been reached is called a(n) (a)   . A) obstacle B) accomplishment C) expedition D) colony

• obstacle

• accomplishment

• expedition

• colony

Which of the following is a navigational instrument used to help sailors find direction?

• Compass

• Map

• Telescope

• Moon

A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose is called a(n) (a)   .

• colony

• expedition
• navigation

• discovery

A Spanish soldier and explorer who led military expeditions in the Americas and captured land for Spain is known as a(n) (a)   . A) navigator B) conquistador C) explorer D) colonist

• navigator

• conquistador

• explorer

• colonist

A group of people settled in a distant land that are ruled by the government of their native land is called a(n) (a)   . A) colony B) expedition C) navigation D) discovery

• colony

• expedition

• navigation

• discovery

To travel in a region that was previously unknown to learn more about its natural features and inhabitants is to (a)   .

• explore

• discover

• navigate

• accomplish

Which term refers to a group of people settled in a distant land that are ruled by the government of their native land?

• Colony

• Expedition

• Navigation

• Discovery

What is a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose called?

• Colony

• Expedition

• Navigation

• Discovery

What is a Spanish soldier and explorer who led military expeditions in the Americas and captured land for Spain called?

• Navigator

• Conquistador

• Explorer

• Colonist