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