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Grade 4social-studiesStudents match major European explorers with their sponsoring countries, routes, destinations, and purposes for traveling to the Americas.

Explorers and Their Routes

Practice European explorers and their routes with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: D2.His.1.3-5, D2.Geo.1.3-5 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: social-studies
Topic: Students match major European explorers with their sponsoring countries, routes, destinations, and purposes for traveling to the Americas.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

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1. Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Which country sponsored his voyage? (Spain or England)
2. John Cabot explored the coast of North America in 1497 for which country? (England or France)
3. Jacques Cartier sailed up the St. Lawrence River in the 1530s. What was one main purpose of his voyages? (searching for a water route to Asia or building forts)
4. Henry Hudson explored a large river and bay in North America while searching for a northwest passage. Which country sponsored his 1609 voyage up the river that now bears his name? (Netherlands or Portugal)
5. Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. His voyage began in 1519. Which country sponsored this historic journey?
6. Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec in 1608 and is known as the 'Father of New France.' Which European country did he represent?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: D2.His.1.3-5, D2.Geo.1.3-5
Skill: Students match major European explorers with their sponsoring countries, routes, destinations, and purposes for traveling to the Americas.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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