It was because of this man that Portugal played such an influential role in the Age of Exploration.

This man stumbled upon the peninsula of Florida in his pursuit of a mysterious "fountain of youth".

This man discovered Canada for the British Empire.

This man ignored orders from his superiors to find a northeastern route to India--instead he tried to find a "Northwest Passage"

He incorrectly labeled the people of the New World as "indians" as he believed he had reached a subcontinent.

He was the first explorer to reach India by sailing around Africa.

While a great explorer, this man if often remembered for his actions in ending the mighty Aztec Empire.

This man was responsible for dooming a major South American empire--The Incas.

This man attempted to travel completely around the globe and was killed by Natives in the Philippines.

This man was one of the few French explorers.

Verifying Explorer Statements:

De Leon: "King Ferdinand was amazed by the gold I found on my first voyage!"

Verifying Explorer Statements:

Cartier: "It was because of me that England maintained a strong presence in North America."

Verifying Explorer Statements:

Henry The Navigator: "I started my first school in Madrid, Spain."

Verifying Explorer Statements:

Hudson: "I was thwarted on my first journey because of believe it or not, ice.."

Verifying Explorer Statements:

Cabot: "I was honored to set sail for Spain, my homeland."

Verifying Explorer Statements:

Pizarro: "I conquered the Inca Empire, which lived in Southern Africa"

Verifying Explorer Statements:

Magellan: "I gave the Pacific Ocean its name because of how peaceful it was- and "pac" mean peace."