Famous Explorers

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Who was Vasco Nunez De Balboa's sponsor country?

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Spain

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Why did Vasco Nunez De Balboa decide to leave Spain?

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He wanted to find riches in the New World.

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What was the name of Balboa's new colony in South America?

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Darien

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What obstacles did Balboa face in South America?

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Conflict with Native Americans.

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Who did Balboa marry? Options: A Native American princess, His best friend's sister, Cleopatra, A woman named Elizabeth

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A Native American princess

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What accomplishment is Balboa most well-known for?

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He traveled by land through the South American rainforest and was the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean.

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What city in Puerto Rico is named after the famous Spanish explorer Juan Ponce De Leon?

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San Juan

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What was Juan Ponce De Leon looking for in the Americas?

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Gold, silver, and other riches, as well as the fountain of youth.

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What did Juan Ponce De Leon accomplish?

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He discovered and claimed valuable lands for Spain.

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How did Juan Ponce De Leon die?

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He was wounded in battle and his wound got infected. Without antibiotics he died.