Question

1. who was the first european to see the pacific ocean from the americas?

vasco nunez de balboa
hernan cortes
hernando de soto
francisco pizarro
juan ponce de leon

1. which of the following is true about hernando de soto?

he was the first european to explore west of the mississippi river
he took part of francisco pizarros expedition to conquer the inca
he explored much of florida
his first expedition was to nicaragua
all of the above

1. what explorer arrested and framed vasco de balboa for treason?

Explanation:

1. Vasco Nunez de Balboa was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas in 1513.
2. Hernando de Soto took part in Francisco Pizarro's expedition to conquer the Inca, explored much of Florida, his first - expedition was to Nicaragua, and he was one of the first Europeans to explore west of the Mississippi River.
3. The relevant information about who arrested and framed Vasco de Balboa for treason is not provided in the explanations here, but historically it was Pedro Arias Dávila.

Answer:

1. A. Vasco Nunez de Balboa
2. E. All of the above
3. (No options shown completely in the provided image, but historically Pedro Arias Dávila)