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Sol 3.3.
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Jacques Cartier was an explorer for which country?
a) France
b) Spain
c) England
d) United States
Why did Jacques want to explore?
a) to claim land in the New World
b) to look for a wife
c) to find a western sea route to Asia
d) to win a prize
Which country sponsored Christopher Newport?
a) Spain
b) England
c) France
d) Virginia
Why did Christopher Newport want to explore?
a) to find a western sea route to Asia
b) to find gold in Canada
c) to start a colony in Virginia
d) to get a new ship
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus?
a) Europe
b) France
c) England
d) Spain
Why did Columbus want to explore?
a) He wanted to find a western sea route to Asia
b) He wanted to discover riches and land to conquer
c) He wanted to make colonies in the New World
d) He wanted to trade furs and jewels
What continent did most explorers come from?
a) North America
b) Europe
c) Asia
d) Australia
Ponce de Leon was sponsored by which country?
a) England
b) France
c) Spain
d) Italy
What is Ponce de Leon famous for?
a) He discovered the world was round
b) He landed in the Bahamas
c) He found St. Augustine, Florida for Spain
d) He discovered the New World
Where did Christopher Newport land?
a) San Salvador
b) Quebec, Canada
c) St. Augustine Florida
d) Jamestown, Virginia
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