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Explorers
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- Q1What Viking is believed to be the first to reach the New World?Christopher ColumbusFerdinand MagellanLeif EriccsonHenry Hudson30s
- Q2What explorer led the first expedition around the world?Henry HudsonJohn CabotFerdinand MagellanChristopher Columbus30s
- Q3This explorer explored for France. He claimed Louisiana for the French.Leif EriccsonChristopher ColumbusRobert LaSalleHenry Hudson30s
- Q4This explorer sailed for the Netherlands (Dutch) and England. The Hudson Bay and the Hudson River are named after him.Leif EricksonJohn CabotHenry HudsonChristopher Columbus30s
- Q5This Spanish explorer was looking for a new route from Europe to Asia.Leif EriccsonHenry HudsonChristopher ColumbusJohn Cabot30s
- Q6This is known as an exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and Native Americans.Columbian ExchangeTriangular Trade RouteThe VikingsExploration30s
- Q7What were the reasons for exploring?All of theseGloryGodGold30s
- Q8What was an item that the Europeans brought to the Native Americans in the Columbian Exchange?buffaloHorsestomatoescorn30s
- Q9What was an item that the Native Americans shared with the European Explorers?ricesquashpigssheep30s
- Q10Why did Christopher Columbus call the New World, New Spain?He sailed west.He wanted to find a faster route to Asia.He claimed the land for Italy.He claimed the land for Spain.30s
- Q11Why did Christopher believe he landed in Asia?He wanted to find a faster route to Asia.He wanted to find IndiansHe didn't know there was anymore land to the west.He wanted to explore Asia.30s