Christopher Columbus
This country was the sponsor for Columbus's voyages.
Spain
This country sponsored Balboa's and de Soto's voyages.
Spain
This country sponsored Cartier on his journey.
France
This is the country that Cabot sailed for.
England
These are the countries Hudson sailed for.
England and the Netherlands (Dutch)
Which of the following was paid for by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain during the Age of Discovery?
the search for a western route to Asia
This was the word used to describe Spanish explorers that conquered lands.
Conquistadors
Why did the French want to settle along the mouth of the Mississippi River and further west along the coast of Texas?
because it would allow them to control trade in the Gulf of Mexico
Which of the following did John Cabot discover for Europe during his 1497 voyage?
Labrador and Newfoundland
What was Hudson's motivation for his voyages?
finding the Northwest passage
In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella united the Spanish kingdom under their rule and began a period of exploration beyond Spain's borders. What was the main goal of this exploration, beginning with the voyages of Christopher Columbus?
discovering new land and resources for Spain
Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto?
He led the first expedition to reach the Mississippi River.
In 1534, Jacques Cartier set out to find a water route through North America to Asia. He hoped to use it for trade that would bring riches to both him and France. What was the name given to the route that Cartier hoped to discover?
the Northwest Passage
What was the MAIN reason that King Henry VII was willing to pay for John Cabot's overseas exploration?
England was competing with Spain and Portugal for land and resources
Based on your knowledge of his goals, were Hudson's voyages successful? Why or why not?
No, because he failed to discover a sea route between Europe and China.
What was a lasting effect of the voyages of Christopher Columbus?
His voyages caused many Europeans to settle in the Americas
Which of the following statements about Hernando de Soto is true?
He was one of the first Europeans to cross the Mississippi River.
What was Cartier's main accomplishment?
Sailing up the St. Lawrence River and reaching the Gulf of St. Lawrence; claiming land for France
What was Cabot's motivation for his voyage?
finding a sea route to Asia
What was Hudson's main accomplishment?
exploring several bodies of water including the Hudson Bay
Which explorer began a cultural exchange between the eastern and western hemispheres that has since been named for him?
Christopher Columbus
What area of North America did de Soto explore?
The southeastern United States. He led the first exploration through Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
What tribe of American Indians did Cartier and his men meet?
Iroquois
What was Cabot's main accomplishment?
collecting information to make maps more complete
One obstacle that Hudson faced was that his men mutinied. What does it mean if his men mutinied?
They revolted or rebelled against Hudson