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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) Hernan Cortes
C) Vasco Nunez de Balboa
D) Christopher Columbus
  • 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) England
B) Spain
C) France
D) Portugal
  • 4. Which body of water did Cabrillo navigate during his exploration of the California coast?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 5. Where did Cabrillo first land on the California coast?
A) Santa Barbara Channel
B) San Diego Bay
C) San Francisco Bay
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 Native American tribe did Cabrillo encounter during his expedition?
A) Sioux
B) Chumash
C) Comanche
D) Navajo
  • 8. Which European country was the main rival of Spain in exploring the New World during this time?
A) England
B) Portugal
C) Netherlands
D) France
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