Explorers and Discoveries Quiz

What did Christopher Columbus do that was important?

• He discovered the Pacific Ocean.

• He sailed across the Atlantic and found the 'New World.'

• He explored Florida.

• He discovered the Mississippi River.

Which explorer is known for exploring the Hudson River?

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• Hernando de Soto

What country was Jacques Cartier from?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

Who claimed the Pacific Ocean for Spain?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

Which explorer sailed for England but was born in Italy?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

What did Hernando de Soto explore?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Arctic

• Parts of North America, including Florida

• The coast of Africa

Why do you think explorers wanted to find new lands?

• To make new friends

• To find new places to live

• To discover new resources and trade routes

• To learn about different languages

How do you think the lives of Native Americans changed after explorers arrived?

• They stayed exactly the same

• They learned new languages and customs

• They moved to Europe

• They became explorers themselves

If you were an explorer, what would be the most challenging part of the journey?

• Packing your suitcase

• Saying goodbye to your family

• Facing unknown dangers at sea

• Learning to swim

How do you think modern explorers are different from those we learned about?

• Modern explorers only explore on land

• Modern explorers use more advanced technology

• Modern explorers always travel alone

• Modern explorers only explore warm places