Exploration

Front

Prince Henry The Navigator was from the European kingdom of _____?

Back

Portugal

Front

Which of the following was NOT one of the technologies that allowed Iberians [Spanish and Portuguese] to explore and conquer?
- cannons and gunpowder weapons
- navigational instruments, such as the astrolabe and compass
- caravels (light, agile ships)

Back

moveable type printing press

Front

I was looking for the Fountain of Youth in 1593. I never found it, but I did discover present day Florida for Spain.

Back

Juan Ponce de Leon

Front

Europeans were trying to find a water route to __________________, they thought that this would make their country rich with its silk, spices, and treasures.

Back

Asia

Front

Columbus went _____________ from Europe to try to reach Asia.

Back

west

Front

To get from Europe to America by traveling west, explorers had to cross the ______________ Ocean.

Back

Atlantic

Front

This man traveled completely around the world.

Back

Ferdinand Magellan

Front

Professionals who made maps were called?

Back

Cartographers

Front

What are goods that are bought from other countries?

Back

Imports

Front

Who sponsored Columbus' expedition to the Americas? Options: Italy, Spain, France, England

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Spain