2. Who sponsored the voyage of Columbus to the "New World?
King James I of England
King Phillip I
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
King George

3. Columbus was searching for a shorter route to ________?
Asia or the Indies
America
France
Africa

4. Columbus landed on the island of ________?
Hawaii
San Salvador
Japan
Crete

5. Which Spanish explorer landed in Florida, near St. Augustine?
Ponce de Leon
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
none of the above

6. Which were accomplishments of Jacques Cartier?
He explored the St. Lawrence River.
He landed near Quebec, Canada.
He gave France a claim to North American land.
all of the above

7. Which English explorer arrived at present day Jamestown, VA?
Juan Ponce de Leon
Christopher Newport
Christopher Columbus
none of the above

8. Which was not a reason for early European explorations?
to find a western sea route to Asia.
to discover riches.
to conquer and claim land for their countries.
to have a relaxing vacation.

9. Which were accomplishments of Christopher Newport?
He reached the Fall Line of the James River.
He made several voyages bringing more people to Jamestown.
He helped start a colony in Virginia.
all of the above.

10. Which was an isand in the Bahamas?
St. Lawrence Bay
Quebec
San Salvador
Jamestown            

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