Explorers of North America

Generate an image of a Viking ship sailing towards a new land with explorers on board, showcasing elements of 15th-century exploration with maps and compasses in the background.

Explorers of North America Quiz

Test your knowledge about the daring explorers of North America! From the Vikings who sailed across the sea to Christopher Columbus's historic voyages, this quiz covers pivotal moments in exploration history.

Challenge yourself with questions about:
- Viking ships
- Famous explorers
- The Columbian Exchange
- And much more!

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by SailingStar123

Why did the Vikings travel?

To find a new place to live

To trade and raid warriors

To discover new cultures

To learn and teach others

What was the name of the Viking's boats?

What was the name of Christopher Columbus' ships? (multiple answers)

The Santa Maria

The Niña

The Pinta

The Spanish Herald

What happened to Columbus' ship?

It was taken over by pirates

It hit an iceberg

It was wrecked

It mysteriously disappeared

How can you describe life on ships in the past? (multiple answers)

Hard

A luxury

Dangerous

Fun

When did life at sea become easier?

After 1500

Before 1850

Before 1500

After 1850

What products were taken back to Europe from the New World? (multiple answers)

Bananas

Pineapples

Coffee

Sweet potatoes

Which explorers charted the eastern coast? (multiple answers)

James Cook

Jacques Cartier

Henry Hudson

Sir Walter Raleigh

When was Louisiana sold to the USA?

1492

1789

1803

1945

Who explored the new region? (multiple answers)

Thomas Jefferson

Meriwether Lewis

William Clark

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