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Where does the English settle?
Atlantic Coast
100
An Italian explorer that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain
Cristopher Columbus.
100
France started their settlements here.
Canada
100
The Dutch settled in this CURRENT state in America.
New York
100
What ended the age of exploration?
Much of the Americas, parts of Africa, and Oceania were relatively well-explored.
200
These were English Pirates that raided the shipping of the Spanish from the Americas.
Sea Dogs
200
Did Cristopher find Asia?
No, he found the rest of central America and the rest of the Caribbean islands, naming them the Indies.
200
Which settlement was founded by Robert la Salle?
Montreal, Canada
200
Who did the Dutch fall to and who claims their colony?
English and French
200
Why is it called the Age of Discovery?
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The Age of Discovery is a period when European mariners explored the world, beginning in the 15th century. It's also known as the Age of Exploration.
300
Who is the famous English explorer who circumnavigated the globe?
Sir Francis Drake.
300
In 1588, the Spanish decided to attack the English and destroy their navy, what were they called? (think big boats)
Spanish Armada
300
What was the settlement that became the first permanent French settlement? (Samuel de Cahmplain)
Quebec, Canada
300
Where does the Dutch settle and what did they call it?
New Netherland
300
Who sponsored and financed the transatlantic voyages of the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus
Spain
400
Explored the east coast of Canada and claimed land for England.
John Cabot
400
Explored the Caribbean and South America
Amerigo Vespucci
400
An Italian sailor who claimed the North American Coastline for France.
Verranzzano
400
This was a Dutch settlement at Fort Nassau
New Albany
400
This King REALLY wanted to divorce his wife.
King Henry VIII
500
Who authorized the English sea captains to raid Spanish ships for their gold?
Queen Elizabeth I
500
Remembered as the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
Ferdinand Magellan
500
French explorer who sailed down the St. Lawrence for France.
Jacques Cartier
500
This major purchase of land came from the Indians and later will be the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Manhattan Island
500
BE HONEST, Am I going bald?
No Mr. Taylor your hair is NEVER falling out.