The Explorers Discoveries

Why was it difficult for people to travel across the oceans in the 1400s? 

• No electricity 
• Navigation tools were not accurate
• No one wanted to
• They already knew what was there

Columbus was the first explorer to reach the _____ _______. 

• Florida keys 
• Disney World 
• New World 
• West Indies 

What was Columbus looking for?

• gold

• silk

• spices

• all of the above

What year did Columbus sail on his 1st voyage?

• 1941

• 1429

• 1492

• 1400's

Why do we refer to the American natives as Indians?

• Because that is their name in their language.

• Because Columbus thought he landed in India.

• Because Marco Polo named them.

Native to a certain place. 

• Apprentice
• Merchant
• Indigenous
• Monarchs

Land known to the Europeans as the Americans

• New World
• New York
• Caravel
• Voyage

Many Americans believe Columbus did what? 

• Discovered America
• Became a millionaire
• Built a bridge
• Discovered Hawaii

Columbus was sponsored by ___________________________________.

• The King and Queen of Spain
• President Obama
• The King of England 
• Queen Elizabeth 

In what country was Vasco da Gama born

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Italy