European Explorers

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Who was the first European Explorer to see the Pacific Ocean from its Eastern shore? Options: Francis Drake, Vasco de Balboa, Prince Henry, Ponce de Leon

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Vasco de Balboa

Front

What is an ally?

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Political or Military Partner

Front

In general, what part of the world did the French explore? South America, Central America, North America, Norway

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North America

Front

This explorer was the first to circumnavigate (sail around) the world and live to tell about it.

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Sir Francis Drake

Front

What was the name given to the passage that many explorers were looking for to Asia?

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Northwest

Front

This explorer was said to be looking for the Fountain of Youth and was the first European to set foot in Florida.

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Juan Ponce de Leon

Front

What instrument did explorers NOT use to find their location on the ocean? Options: Rudder, Astrolabe, Compass, Sextant

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Rudder

Front

The Aztec Empire was located in what present day country?

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Mexico

Front

What European country was the first to explore the oceans in the 1400's?

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Portugal

Front

What was the name of the road that went from China to the Mediterranean Sea?

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Silk Road