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