Explorers of North America

The video covers the exploration of North America by various European explorers. It begins with Leif Eriksson's establishment of a Norse colony in Newfoundland. The narrative then shifts to other explorers like Cabot, Ponce de Leon, Cartier, and Hudson, highlighting their discoveries such as Newfoundland, Florida, the Mississippi River, and the Hudson Bay. The video also discusses Spanish conquests by Cortez and Coronado, and the contributions of Jacques Cartier and Columbus. Finally, it touches on Juan Ponce de Leon's exploration of Florida and his search for the Fountain of Youth.

Who established a Norse colony in Newfoundland?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Eriksson

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

Which explorer is credited with finding Newfoundland?

• Hernando de Soto

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Ponce de Leon

Who was the first European to explore Florida?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Robert La Salle

• Juan Ponce de Leon

Which river did Jacques Cartier explore?

• Hudson River

• Saint Lawrence River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

Who mapped the eastern coast of North America?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Hernando de Soto

• Francisco Coronado

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which explorer claimed Mexico for Spain?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Hernan Cortes

• Jacques Cartier

• Francisco Coronado

Who explored the Grand Canyon and Rio Grande?

• Robert La Salle

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Coronado

• Samuel de Champlain

Which explorer was sent by Spain to find a western sea route to Asia?

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Juan Ponce de Leon

Who was the first European to sail to America in 1492?

• Jacques Cartier

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• John Cabot

Which explorer is associated with the Fountain of Youth legend?

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Francisco Coronado