Explorers Flashcard

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Who claimed Florida for Spain while searching for the Fountain of Youth?

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Ponce de Leon

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Which explorer was searching the southwestern United States for treasures?

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

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Which explorer landed on Newfoundland and claimed land for England?

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John Cabot

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Which explorer is credited with leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the world?

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Who was the Spanish explorer that conquered the Aztecs?

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Hernando Cortes

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What is the significance of Ponce de Leon's exploration?

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He is known for claiming Florida for Spain and searching for the mythical Fountain of Youth.

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What was Francisco Vasquez de Coronado searching for?

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He was searching for treasures in the southwestern United States.

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What did John Cabot accomplish during his exploration?

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He landed on Newfoundland and claimed land for England.

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What does it mean to circumnavigate the world?

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To travel all the way around the Earth.

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Who was Hernando Cortes and what is he known for?

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He was a Spanish explorer known for conquering the Aztec Empire.