Exploring Key North American Explorers

What were the three main motivations for European explorers?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Gold, God, and Governance

• Gold, God, and Goods

• Gold, Grain, and Glory

What additional motivation did the teacher mention for European explorers?

• Greed

• Governance

• Gratitude

• Growth

What was a common conflict between European explorers and American Indians?

• Language barriers

• Land claims

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements

What was a common form of cooperation between European explorers and American Indians?

• Cultural exchange

• Technology and trade

• Educational programs

• Religious missions

Which explorer was sponsored by Spain and made four voyages to the Caribbean?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Who claimed most of Canada for England?

• Henry Hudson

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

Which explorer was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean?

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

Who brought French influence into Canada, especially Quebec?

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• Christopher Columbus

• John Cabot

Who explored the southeastern United States and was the first to cross the Mississippi River?

• Henry Hudson

• Hernando de Soto

• Jacques Cartier

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Which explorer was thrown off his ship by his crew?

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot