spanish explorers

I started a school for navigators and people who wanted to go out exploring.

• Columbus
• Prince Henry
• Polo
• Magellan

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began to make voyages?

• To serarch for gold and riches
• To omake friends with the Native Americans
• To spread their religion
• The explorerers want to become famous.

Identify the explorer. Died before his expedition was complete.

• Eriksson
• Columbus
• Magellan
• De Soto

How many of Magellan's ships returned to Spain at the end of the voyage?

• one
• five
• two
• zero

Ferdinand Magellan died from

• yellow fever
• poison dart
• gunshot
• drown at sea

A mutiny is 

• crew ceremony 
• crew takeover
• crew musical
• crew party

To sail around the globe is called

• circumstance
• circumnavigate
• circumference
• circumven

The expeditions during Magellan's day were to 

• claim new land
• find gold
• obtain spices
• demand peace

What is Vasco da Gama best known for?

• Being the first to sail from India to Europe using an alternative route

• Being the first to sail to India

• Discovering Europe

• Being the first to sail from Europe to India using an alternative route

To help accomplish his main goal, Prince Henry opens up the first _______________ in the world.

• lumber yard

• sailing school

• iron ore factory

• None of the Above