Early Explorers

He was credited with finding America, but really didn't land in America. Wanted to find the East by sailing West. He was in search of finding Asia.

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

A navigational tool that early explorers used.

• Compass

• Pencil and Paper

• Ipad

• Computer

Explorers were trying to find a shortcut to _____________.

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Antarctica

The ocean that Christopher Columbus crossed on his voyage.

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

What new technology helped the explorers improve navigation in the 1400ś?

• compass
• astrolabe
• improved maps
• all of the choices

What nation sponsored Columbus´s expedition in 1492?

• Spain
• France
• Italy
• England

Who was the leader of the first expedition around the world?

• Henry Hudson
• Columbus
• Cortes
• Magellan

What conquistador defeated the Aztecs in Mexico?

• Henry Hudson
• Columbus
• Cortes
• Ponce de Leon

What is the name of a Spanish explorer/soldier? 

• conquistador
• viking
• warrior
• super hero

What is a benefit of exploring?

• gold
• spread of religion
• new land and products
• all of the choices