Amerigo Vespucci Quiz

What is a cartographer?

• Someone who builds ships

• Someone who studies animals

• Someone who draws maps

• Someone who explores caves

What did Amerigo Vespucci use to navigate on the open ocean?

• GPS

• Telescope

• Map

• Stars, sun, and moon

What did Amerigo Vespucci name the new continent he discovered?

• Rio de Janeiro

• India

• Leolandia

• America

What did Amerigo Vespucci rely on to navigate when exploring?

• Landmarks

• GPS

• Stars, sun, and moon

• Telescope

What inspired Amerigo Vespucci to become an explorer?

• Seeing a dense forest

• Meeting Christopher Columbus

• Learning about the Northwest Passage

• Sailing with his crew

What did Amerigo Vespucci see when he sailed up the Amazon River?

• A large snake

• A shoreline

• A dense forest

• Infinite number of birds and beautiful trees

What did Amerigo Vespucci name the new land he discovered in the southern hemisphere?

• India

• Rio de Janeiro

• Leolandia

• America

What did Amerigo Vespucci use to calculate his position on the open ocean?

• Telescope

• Stars, sun, and moon

• GPS

• Map

What did Amerigo Vespucci study before becoming an explorer?

• History and geography

• Mapmaking and astronomy

• Business and economics

• Science and math

What did Amerigo Vespucci encourage the children to do?

• Forget about education and focus on fun

• Continue learning and reach for the stars

• Stop learning and never ask questions

• Give up on their career goals