European Explorers

Who was one of the first Europeans to land in North America?

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Ericsson

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Prince Henry

Who was the early supporter of exploration and navigation?

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Leif Ericsson

Who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope?

• Hernan Cortes

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Bartholomeu Dias

• Christopher Columbus

Who crossed the Indian Ocean and reached India?

• Vasco da Gama

• Hernando de Soto

• Prince Henry

• Leif Ericsson

Who searched for a western route to Asia, but landed in North America?

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Leif Ericsson

• Ferdinand Magellan

Who led an expedition to Mexico and conquered the Aztec?

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Prince Henry

• Vasco da Gama

Who claimed land for Spain in the present day Southwest?

• Leif Ericsson

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Francisco de Coronado

Who settled the island of Puerto Rico and explored Florida?

• Vasco da Gama

• Prince Henry

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

Who led an expedition through the present day Southeast?

• Hernando de Soto

• Prince Henry

• Christopher Columbus

• Lief Ericsson

Who led the first expedition to sail all the way around the world?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Leif Ericsson

• Prince Henry