Early Explorers Review

Which of these is true about ALL 4 explorers?

• They were from Portugal

• They were from England

• They were looking for a water route to Asia

• They proved that Earth is round

Which hint describes Magellan's voyage?

• found a water route to Asia

• sailed further north than did anyone else at the eime

• proved Earth was round

• first person from Europe to visit Australia

Which hint describes James Cook's voyage?

• found a water route to Asia

• sailed further north than did anyone else at the time

• proved Earth was round

• first person from Europe to visit Australia

Which hint describes Henry Hudson's voyage?

• found a water route to Asia

• sailed further north than did anyone else at the time

• proved Earth was round

• first person from Europe to visit Australia

Which hint describes Vasco da Gama's voyage?

• found a water route to Asia

• sailed further north than did anyone else at the time

• proved Earth was round

• first person from Europe to visit Australia

What year did Vasco da Gama discover a water route to Asia by sailing under the tip of Africa?

• 1492

• 1498

• 1519

• 1607

What year did James Cook sail north into the Arctic Ocean looking for a water route to Asia?

• 1498

• 1519

• 1607

• 1776

What year did Ferdinand Magellan begin a voyage that proves the world is round?

• 1492

• 1498

• 1519

• 1607

What year did Henry Hudson sail further north than anyone before him?

• 1498

• 1519

• 1607

• 1776