Explorers Review

Who explored the southeastern United States and discovered the Mississippi River?

• John Cabot

• Hernando de Soto

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

Who sailed for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and landed in the Caribbean?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Boatwright

• Sam Scott

• Jacques Cartier

Who was the first to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Doe

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• John Cabot

Who discovered the St. Lawrence River?

• Henry Hudson

• Casco Nunez

• Landon Brown

• Jacques Cartier

Which explorer helped France get rich with the fur trade?

• Henry Hudson

• Jacques Cartier

• Harry Boon

• John Cabot

Which three explorers sailed for Spain?

• Christopher Columbus, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Hernando de Soto

• Hernando de Soto, Jacques Cartier, John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Juan Ponce de Leon

• Henry Hudson, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier

The Spanish explorers wanted to _____________.

• find gold, silk, spices, and to spread Christianity.

• find freedom.

• start a new life.

• find silk.

Cartier was from what country?

• Candada

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

What did many explorers look for the Northwest Passage?

• to find large sea animals

• to claim land for their country

• to find a quicker route to Asia

• to find gold

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