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Choose the correct answer for each question.
What famous explorer was sponsored by France?
Juan Ponce de Leon
Christopher Newport
Jacques Cartier
Christopher Columbus
The European explorers crossed this ocean to sail to the New World.
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres is called the _____.
compass rose
equator
prime meridian
meridians of longitude
Christopher Newport sailed because _____.
he wanted to establish a settlement for the French
he wanted to discover riches
he wanted to lead an expedition to the New World
he was looking for adventure
Which one of these answers is NOT a country in Europe?
France
England
Spain
China
England is a _____ in Europe
country
city
state
continent
This explorer gave Spain a claim to Florida.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Newport
Juan Ponce de Leon
Jacques Cartier
I was known as the discoverer of the "New World".
Juan Ponce de Leon
Christopher Newport
Jacques Cartier
Christopher Columbus
This country paid for Christopher Newport to go on his voyage.
England
Spain
France
Greece
What is Christopher Newport best known for?
discovering the "New World"
exploring Quebec, Canada
bringing settlers to Jamestown, Virginia
exploring Newfoundland
Jacques Cartier is best known for _____.
exploring the Virginia peninsula
starting a colony in Jamestown, Virginia
giving France a claim to North America
landing in St. Augustine, Florida
How were Juan Ponce de Leon and Christopher Columbus alike?