Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Who explored these areas?
European Explorers accomplishments
European Explorers 2
100
The process of working together.
cooperation
100
The journey explorers made to cross the ocean.
Voyage
100
Which present-day state is shown in the painting? This is where Hernando de Soto first explored.
Florida
100
Which explorer was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
100
What did Vasco Núñez de Balboa accomplish during his voyage to the isthmus of Panama?
He became the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean.
200
A person who explores new areas and lands.
explorer
200
The science of getting ships from place to place.
Navigation
200
Who which European explored area II first?
Henry Hudson
200
Which explorer was the first to explore the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
200
What was Henry Hudson hoping to discover during his voyages?
a northern route to Asia from Europe
300
Something that stands in the way of achieving a goal.
obstacles
300
When something is completed.
accomplishments
300
Who which European explored area IV
first?
Christopher Columbus
300
Which European explorer was first to discover the St. Lawrence River?
Jacques Cartier
300
Which of the following statements about the outcome of John Cabot's voyages is correct?
Instead of silk and spices, Cabot found an area that was very good for fishing.
400
When someone travels and investigates new lands.
explorations
400
The reason or reasons why a person does something.
motivation
400
Who which European explored area III first? 
Hernando de Soto
400
Which explorer was first to reach North America since Norse explorers?
John Cabot
400
What were TWO things that caused problems for early European explorers in the Americas?
1.They did not know how to grow food in the new areas.
2. They often fought with the people who already lived there.
500
A disagreement or argument between people.
conflict
500
A person or organization that pays for a project, activity, or exploration.
sponsor
500
Who which European explored area I first? 
Jacques Cartier
500
What was Christopher Columbus searching for when he arrived in the New World?
He was attempting to find a western sea route to Asia for the Spanish Empire.
500
What did the explorers Henry Hudson and Jacques Cartier have in common?
Both were looking for the Northwest Passage.