Explorer Flashcard

Front

This explorer believed that he was in Asia, but really he was in what is now known as the Bahamas.

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Columbus

Front

This explorer claimed land for England in the New World.

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Cabot

Front

This explorer claimed land for France in Canada and helped create a settlement there.

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Cartier

Front

This explorer wrote a book about his travels in Asia

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Marco Polo

Front

This explorer conquered native people in Mexico and claimed the land for Spain.

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Cortez

Front

Which is NOT one of the 3 reasons for exploration: God, Glory, Gold?

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Gifts

Front

What was the route Marco Polo took to Asia?

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The Silk Road

Front

Which two continents were part of the New World?

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North and South America

Front

What were the explorers trying to find in the New World?

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the Northwest Passage

Front

England, France, and Spain were known as the _______

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Old World