- 1. Who was the explorer that first explored the California coast?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
C) Vasco Nunez de Balboa
D) Hernan Cortes
- 2. In what year did Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explore the California coast?
A) 1776
B) 1492
C) 1607
D) 1542
- 3. Which country did Cabrillo explore for when he arrived at the California coast?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) England
D) Spain
- 4. Which body of water did Cabrillo navigate during his exploration of the California coast?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 5. Where did Cabrillo first land on the California coast?
A) San Francisco Bay
B) Santa Barbara Channel
C) Monterey Bay
D) San Diego Bay
- 6. What was the name of the ship that Cabrillo used during his exploration?
A) Nina
B) Victoria
C) Santa Maria
D) San Salvador
- 7. Which Native American tribe did Cabrillo encounter during his expedition?
A) Comanche
B) Sioux
C) Chumash
D) Navajo
- 8. Which European country was the main rival of Spain in exploring the New World during this time?
A) England
B) Netherlands
C) France
D) Portugal
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