- 1. Who was the explorer that first explored the California coast?
A) Vasco Nunez de Balboa
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Hernan Cortes
D) Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
- 2. In what year did Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explore the California coast?
A) 1542
B) 1492
C) 1607
D) 1776
- 3. Which country did Cabrillo explore for when he arrived at the California coast?
A) France
B) England
C) Spain
D) Portugal
- 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) Victoria
B) San Salvador
C) Santa Maria
D) Nina
- 7. 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
- 8. Which Native American tribe did Cabrillo encounter during his expedition?
A) Comanche
B) Sioux
C) Navajo
D) Chumash
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