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European Exploration Routes

Explore the historical routes of European explorers and their impact on world geography for Grade 3 Social Studies.

Grade 3 Social studies World HistoryMaps of European Exploration
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D2.His.2.3-5.B

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European Exploration Routes

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the map provided to help you.

Study the map below showing early European exploration routes.

World map showing exploration routes

1. Which continent did many European explorers set sail from?

a

Asia

b

Africa

c

Europe

d

North America

2. What did explorers hope to find on their journeys?

a

New lands and riches

b

Only new friends

c

A shortcut to their homes

d

New types of boats

3. Explorers used maps and   to guide them across the oceans.

4. Many explorers traveled by  , which are large ships.

5. All European explorers were looking for the same things.

T

True

F

False

6. Exploration helped people learn more about the world's geography.

T

True

F

False

7. Name one famous European explorer and write one thing they are known for.