Accomplishments
The Hudson Bay and Hudson River were named after me.
Henry Hudson
I thought I was in the East Indies and really I was in the Caribbean.
Christopher Columbus
What are the 3 G's?
God, Gold, and Glory
What is the definition of conflict?
A serious disagreement of argument
Which European country sponsored the most explorations?
Spain
I established a French colony in Canada.
Jacques Cartier
My crew put me on a lifeboat and I was never heard from again.
Henry Hudson
What was the Northwest Passage?
The American Indians helped the European Explorers grow crops. Is this an example of conflict or cooperation?
Cooperation
What were the three countries that the Explorers sailed for?
France, England, and Spain
I was the first explorer to "discover" the Pacific Ocean.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
What was one of the obstacles Jacques Cartier faced on his expedition?
- He became ill with scurvy
- He faced harsh weather, icy waters, and terrible snow storms
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for gold?
They wanted to find riches.
Conflict
How did the American Indians and the explorers work together?
1. Shared resources
2. Traded
3. Taught each other their native languages
I discovered the Mississippi River.
Hernando de Soto
What was one of the obstacles Vasco Nunez de Balboa faced on his expedition?
-Battles with American Indians
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for God?
To spread their religion
Provide at least 2 examples of conflict the European Explorers and American Indians experienced.
Answers will vary (harsh treatment of Native Americans, Europeans carried new diseases, exploiting land, cultures destroyed, etc)
Name 4 of the European Explorers.
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
Juan Ponce de Leon
Ferdinand Magellan
I was the European Explorer who made 4 successful trips to the "New World"
Christopher Columbus
What was one obstacle Hernando de Soto faced on his expedition?
-He had a battle with the American Indians
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for glory?
They wanted to be famous
Provide at least 2 examples of cooperation the European Explorers and American Indians experienced.
Answers will vary (Natives helped Europeans with farming techniques, New foods from Native Indians were introduced to Europe, Europeans brought new tools and materials, trade happened, etc.)
What is a sponsor country?
A country that agrees to pay for a project or activity in exchange for information, land, or valuables.