European Explorers

This explorer was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean. He was the first to see it.

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Amerigo Vespuci

• John Cabot

His crew was the first to successfully sail around the entire world. He died in a battle in the Philippine Islands though.

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

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 is a conquistador?

• a nickname for a explorer from France

• an explorer from Spain who was very aggressive

• the name of a ship that Columbus and his men used

Which is true about Ferdinand Magellan?

• He was known as the first explorer to sail around the world.

• He sailed for France.

• He was the first to discover North America.

Christopher Columbus wanted to:

• become rich to own the new country

• find a better route to the Indies

• find a wife

• bring home a new ship

Who agreed to finally support Christopher Columbus in his voyage to find a cheaper and faster route to Asia?

• King Henry V

• Ferdinand and Isabella

• King Henry III

• Spanish with horses