Balboa PBL Flashcard

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What did Balboa name his dog?

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Leoncico

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In 1513, Balboa was the first European to see which ocean?

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Pacific Ocean

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How did Balboa escape from Hispaniola?

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Stowing away on a ship

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a past memory.

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What are provisions?

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Supplies or resources set aside for future use or need.

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Who was Vasco Núñez de Balboa?

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A Spanish explorer known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World.

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What year did Balboa cross the Isthmus of Panama?

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1513

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What was the significance of Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean?

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It opened up new trade routes and exploration opportunities for Spain.

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What challenges did Balboa face during his expeditions?

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Hostile indigenous tribes, difficult terrain, and limited supplies.

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What role did Balboa play in the Spanish colonization of the Americas?

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He was one of the first explorers to establish a settlement in the region and claimed land for Spain.