Balboa PBL Flashcard

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Who did Balboa want to be thought of as?

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A lion.

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What significant body of water did Balboa reach in 1513?

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The Pacific Ocean.

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How did Balboa escape from Hispaniola?

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By stowing away on a ship.

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What was the name of Balboa's dog?

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Leoncico.

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What does the word 'supplanted' mean?

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To be substituted, overthrown, or replaced.

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Which word is NOT related to 'supplanted'?

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Kept.

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What year did Balboa set out to discover the Pacific Ocean?

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1513.

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What was Balboa's nationality?

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Spanish.

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What was one of Balboa's major achievements?

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He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the New World.

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What was the primary motivation for Balboa's explorations?

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To find new trade routes and riches.