Explorers and Discoveries Flashcard

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Who was Vasco Nunez de Balboa?

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An explorer known for escaping in a barrel to what is now Colombia.

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What was Giovanni Caboto's nickname?

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John Cabot.

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Who was Hernando Cortes?

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An explorer who traveled to Mexico from Spain in 1519 and captured Aztec ruler Moctezuma.

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What did Hernando Cortes do to Moctezuma?

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He captured and abducted him.

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Who was Amerigo Vespucci?

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An Italian explorer who played a significant role in the early exploration of the Americas.

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What is the significance of the year 1519 in exploration?

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It marks the year Hernando Cortes traveled to Mexico.

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What was the role of King Henry VII in exploration?

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He hired Italian sailor Giovanni Caboto to explore new lands.

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What is the connection between Giovanni Caboto and America?

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Giovanni Caboto is credited with exploring parts of North America.

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What was the main goal of explorers like Cortes and Caboto?

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To discover new lands and claim them for their countries.

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What is an explorer?

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A person who travels to unknown places to learn about them.