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