European Explorers: Discoverers of the Americas

Question 1

Who sailed to America in search of gold and new lands?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Amerigo Vespucci

Question 2

What was one of Christopher Columbus's main reasons for exploring the Americas?

Accepted Answer

To find a new route to Asia

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To conquer new lands

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To spread Christianity

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To escape religious persecution

Question 3

Who was the leader of the Jamestown colony in the early 1600s?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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William Bradford

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John Winthrop

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Jamestown Smith

Question 4

Which crop played a significant role in the economic development of the early European colonies?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco

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Cotton

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Indigo

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Corn

Question 5

Which explorer did NOT establish a permanent European settlement in North America?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Samuel de Champlain

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Henry Hudson

Question 6

How did the European colonization of North America impact the relationship between the different European powers?

Accepted Answer

It led to increased competition and conflict among the powers.

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It encouraged cooperation and alliances between the powers.

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It had little to no impact on their relationships.

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It resulted in the unification of the European powers under one rule.

Question 7

Who was the first explorer from Europe to set foot in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Hernán Cortés

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Vasco da Gama

Question 8

Who claimed the land of Virginia for England?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernán Cortés

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Jacques Cartier

Question 9

Who were the Native Americans that helped John Smith?

Accepted Answer

Powhatan

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Mohawk

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Cherokee

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Apache

Question 10

Which of these was NOT a major impact of European exploration on the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Improved farming methods

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Introduction of new diseases

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Displacement of Native American tribes

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Establishment of slavery

Question 11

Who was the explorer best known for exploring the Pacific Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Hernán Cortés

Question 12

What was the main reason the Spanish explored the Americas?

Accepted Answer

To find gold and riches

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To spread Christianity

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To set up colonies

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To explore new lands

Question 13

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Hernán Cortés

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Jacques Cartier

Question 14

Who claimed the land he discovered for the King of Spain?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Jacques Cartier

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Henry Hudson

Question 15

Who is known for his encounters with the Powhatan Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernán Cortés

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Jacques Cartier

Question 16

True or False: Christopher Columbus was the first European to see the North American mainland.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 17

What was the name of the ship Christopher Columbus sailed on during his first voyage?

Accepted Answer

Santa Maria

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Mayflower

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Victory

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Golden Hind

Question 18

Who was the first European to explore the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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Amerigo Vespucci

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Hernán Cortés

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Vasco da Gama

Question 19

What did European explorers mostly want to find in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Money and treasures

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Adventure and excitement

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Religious freedom

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New lands for their people

Question 20

What bad thing happened to many Native Americans because of the European explorers?

Accepted Answer

They got sick from new diseases.

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They became rich and powerful.

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They got new tools and weapons.

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They learned how to read and write.

Question 21

What was the name of the boat that Christopher Columbus sailed on?

Accepted Answer

The Santa Maria

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The Mayflower

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The Golden Hind

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The Pinta

Question 22

Which of these countries did NOT explore the Americas?

Accepted Answer

China

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Spain

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Portugal

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France

Question 23

Is it true that John Smith was the leader of the Pilgrims who started Plymouth Colony?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 24

Who sailed across the big ocean three times and found the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Hernando Cortes

Question 25

Which of these was NOT one of the important trips Christopher Columbus took?

Accepted Answer

Sailing in 1500

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Sailing in 1492

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Second voyage in 1493

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Third voyage in 1498

Question 26

Who led the Jamestown settlement?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Christopher Columbus

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George Washington

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Jamestown

Question 27

What happened to Native Americans because of European explorers?

Accepted Answer

They lost their land and got sick

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They got new ways to stay healthy

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They learned new languages

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They became rich

Question 28

Were Native Americans always happy to see European explorers?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 29

What was the name of the ship that John Smith sailed to the Americas on?

Accepted Answer

The Susan Constant

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The Mayflower

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The Santa Maria

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The Golden Hind

Question 30

What was one way European explorers affected Native Americans?

Accepted Answer

They brought diseases that made many Native Americans sick.

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They taught Native Americans new farming methods.

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They helped Native Americans defend against their enemies.

Question 31

Who was the first European explorer to discover the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Marco Polo

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 32

What was the name of the colony founded by John Smith?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown

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Plymouth

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Roanoke

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St. Augustine

Question 33

Who completed the first circumnavigation of the world?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Jacques Cartier

Question 34

Which European country sent John Smith to explore the New World?

Accepted Answer

England

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Spain

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France

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Portugal

Question 35

Which European country did NOT explore the Americas?

Accepted Answer

China

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Spain

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France

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Portugal

Question 36

Which explorer had a conflict with the Powhatan Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernando de Soto

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Jacques Cartier

Question 37

How did European exploration change the land and animals in the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Explorers brought new animals, like horses and pigs, to the Americas.

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Exploration helped protect the environment by reducing pollution.

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The land became more fertile, which helped Native Americans grow more food.

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Exploration had no effect on the land and animals in the Americas.

Question 38

Who was the first explorer from Europe to land on the shores of the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Hernando de Soto

Question 39

Which explorer is celebrated as the founder of the first permanent English colony in North America?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernando de Soto

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Jacques Cartier

Question 40

What was the primary reason that motivated European explorers to make the long and risky voyages to the Americas?

Accepted Answer

To find valuable resources like gold

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To share their religious beliefs

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To build new homes for their families

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To learn more about the world

Question 41

Which explorer is known for sailing and exploring the Chesapeake Bay?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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Francisco Pizarro

Question 42

Which explorer is recognized for giving the name 'America' to the lands explored?

Accepted Answer

Amerigo Vespucci

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Christopher Columbus

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John Cabot

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 43

Which of these was NOT a common challenge experienced by explorers from Europe?

Accepted Answer

Having advanced technology at their disposal

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Dealing with diseases and harsh weather

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Facing conflicts with Native American tribes

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Experiencing shortages of supplies and equipment

Question 44

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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John Smith

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Henry Hudson

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Jacques Cartier

Question 45

What did John Smith help build in America?

Accepted Answer

Jamestown colony

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A castle

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A school

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A big ship

Question 46

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus

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Vasco da Gama

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John Smith

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Hernán Cortés

Question 47

What was Christopher Columbus trying to do when he sailed to America?

Accepted Answer

Find a new way to Asia

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Explore the whole world

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Teach people about God

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Find a new land to rule

Question 48

Which of these countries DID NOT send explorers to America?

Accepted Answer

Russia

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England

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Spain

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Portugal

Question 49

Who was the first explorer to make a home in North America?

Accepted Answer

John Smith

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Hernando de Soto

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Christopher Columbus

Question 50

Who was the explorer who conquered the Aztec people?

Accepted Answer

Hernán Cortés

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Pedro Álvares Cabral

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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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Francisco Pizarro

Question 51

Which explorer sailed all the way around the world?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Magellan

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Vasco da Gama

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Christopher Columbus

Answer

John Cabot

Question 52

Which of the following European explorers was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean?

Accepted Answer

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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Hernán Cortés

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Christopher Columbus