Name the Country
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Spain
_____________ was sent adrift on a small raft by his own crew.
I discovered the St. Lawrence River. Who am I?
Jacques Cartier
What was the main reason for exploration?
People explored to find new land and passages, gold, spices, and other resources.
Which of the following was an obstacle faced by European explorers?
A) diseases
B) bad weather
C) shipworms
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What country did Jacques Cartier sail for?
France
________________ explored the land we live on today in the southeast USA.
Hernando de Soto
I was the first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama. Who am I?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
How was navigation in the age of exploration different than how we navigate today?
In the age of exploration, explorers did not have maps that showed the entire world because much of the land and sea were "uncharted" at that time. They used compasses, stars, and other tools. Today, we use GPS and electronic devices to help us navigate. We also have road signs and many different types of maps.
True or False. Christopher Columbus found a quicker sea route from Europe to Asia.
False- He landed in the Caribbean, but THOUGHT he was in Asia.
What country did Henry Hudson sail for?
England
___________ sailed to what become Canada and found rich fishing area.
John Cabot
I explored the Southeast USA & discovered the Mississippi River. Who am I?
Hernando de Soto
What were some of the obstacles European explorers faced?
1. No Maps
2. Funding for Trips
3. Hostile Relationships w/ Native Americans (fought)
4. Unchartered Waters
5. Death
6. Shipworms
True or False. All of the explorers we studied were from Europe.
What country did John Cabot sail for?
England
_____________was one of the first European explorers to see the Pacific Ocean.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
I sailed up what is now known as the Hudson River in New York. I was also sent adrift on a small raft by my own crew members. Who am I?
Henry Hudson
How did Native Americans and explorers work together?
They traded goods, shared resources, and taught teach other how to communicate.
Why was the spice trade so important to the European explorers?
Spices were very valuable during this time period. If they became a part of the spice trade, they could become wealthy.
What country did Vasco Nunez de Balboa sail for?
Spain
______________ discovered the St. Lawrence River.
Jacques Cartier
I sailed to the Caribbean and claimed the land for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. Who am I?
Christopher Columbus
Why were American Indians considered an obstacle for European explorers?
American Indians were upset that the explorers were trying to take their land, so
they often fought them.
Name the explorers in the order that they sailed.
Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Jacques Cartier, Hernando de Soto, Henry Hudson