What was the main reason Christopher Columbus sailed West from Europe?

The main reason Columbus sailed West from Europe was to try to find a direct route to Asia.

Why did Columbus ask many kings and queens for money?

Columbus asked many kings and queens for money to finance his expeditions.

Who discovered Canada and what did he name part of it?

John Cabot discovered Canada and named part of it Newfoundland.

What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa`s greatest accomplishment?

His greatest accomplishment was being the first European to see the Eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.

Who sailed for Spain and became the first European explorer to explore the Mississippi River?

Hernando De Soto sailed for Spain and was the first European explorer to explore the Mississippi River.

What did the Mississippi River carry?

The river carried many diseases.

What was Henry Hudson looking for? What are his accomplishments?

Henry Hudson was looking for a Northwest Passage and sailed farther North than any other explorer. He has a bay, a strait and a river named after him.

What was the main reason there was a conflict between European settlers and Native Americans?

The main reason there was a conflict between European settlers and Native Americans was the European settlers were moving onto land which had belonged to the Native Americans.

What did the American Indians want to receive in return for teaching the explorers how to grow cash crops?

American Indians wanted to receive guns and other manufactured goods in return for teaching the explorers how to grow cash crops.

What obstacles did European explorers face?

Bad weather (storms, rain, hurricanes,etc), frozen ice, jungles and rough terrain, lack of food and encounters with Native Americans are some of the obstacles that

What are at least 2 of the 3 examples of the purpose of European exploration?

1. To find a passageway to Asia 2. To claim land for their country 3. To get riches and gold and bring them back to their country

How did European exploration affect Native Americans? List 3 or the 4.

Explorers brought diseases from overseas & spread them,Since the Native Amer didn`t have natural antibodies/ immunities& often died from these diseases, The Native Amer died from attacks by the explorers, Explorers took over Native Amer land & culturure

You will need to use your graphic organizer that you will get in class and choose one explorer.

Then, you will describe 2 obstacles your explorer faced & a solution for each of those obstacles (or a way he overcame the obstacle).

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3rd Grade

Explorers Test

Question	Answer
What was the main reason Christopher Columbus sailed West from Europe?	The main reason Columbus sailed West from Europe was to try to find a direct route to Asia.
Why did Columbus ask many kings and queens for money?	Columbus asked many kings and queens for money to finance his expeditions.
Who discovered Canada and what did he name part of it?	John Cabot discovered Canada and named part of it Newfoundland.
What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa`s greatest accomplishment?	His greatest accomplishment was being the first European to see the Eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.
Who sailed for Spain and became the first European explorer to explore the Mississippi River?	Hernando De Soto sailed for Spain and was the first European explorer to explore the Mississippi River.
What did the Mississippi River carry?	The river carried many diseases.
What was Henry Hudson looking for? What are his accomplishments?	Henry Hudson was looking for a Northwest Passage and sailed farther North than any other explorer. He has a bay, a strait and a river named after him.
What was the main reason there was a conflict between European settlers and Native Americans?	The main reason there was a conflict between European settlers and Native Americans was the European settlers were moving onto land which had belonged to the Native Americans.
What did the American Indians want to receive in return for teaching the explorers how to grow cash crops?	American Indians wanted to receive guns and other manufactured goods in return for teaching the explorers how to grow cash crops.
What obstacles did European explorers face?	Bad weather (storms, rain, hurricanes,etc), frozen ice, jungles and rough terrain, lack of food and encounters with Native Americans are some of the obstacles that
What are at least 2 of the 3 examples of the purpose of European exploration?	1. To find a passageway to Asia 2. To claim land for their country 3. To get riches and gold and bring them back to their country
How did European exploration affect Native Americans? List 3 or the 4.	Explorers brought diseases from overseas & spread them,Since the Native Amer didn`t have natural antibodies/ immunities& often died from these diseases, The Native Amer died from attacks by the explorers, Explorers took over Native Amer land & culturure
You will need to use your graphic organizer that you will get in class and choose one explorer.	Then, you will describe 2 obstacles your explorer faced & a solution for each of those obstacles (or a way he overcame the obstacle).

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