I WONDER - How Was The Amazon River Named?

The Amazon River was named by Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana in 1542. During his journey along the river, he encountered a tribe of women warriors, reminiscent of the Amazons from Greek mythology, which inspired the river's name.

What was the Amazon River named after?

• Its climate

• Its length

• Its natives

• Its wildlife

Who was the first European to travel the entire length of the Amazon River?

• Vasco Núñez de Balboa

• Francisco de Orellana

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

In which year did Francisco de Orellana complete his journey along the Amazon River?

• 1492

• 1542

• 1600

• 1700

What inspired the name 'Amazon' for the river?

• A tribe of warrior women

• A local legend

• The river's beauty

• The river's size

The warrior women that inspired the name 'Amazon' are reminiscent of which mythology?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Norse

• Roman