Spanish Explorers
Name the conquistador that defeated the Incas in Peru.
Francisco Pizarro
In 1492 this Italian explorer set out to find a quicker route to Asia across the Atlantic Ocean. Instead, he landed in the Caribean Islands.
Christopher Columbus
What country sponsored Christopher Columbus's exploration?
Spain
soldier adventurer
Conquistador
Which two religions of the ancient Middle East shaped Europeans beliefs and values?
Judaism & Christianity
Name the conquistador that defeated the Aztecs in Mexico.
Hernan Cortes
Who was the Portuguese sailor that was the first to sail around the tip of Africa and continued north and east to reach India?
Vasco de Gama
Who was the French missionary that set up missions along the Great Lakes in present day Michigan?
Jacques Marquette
The transfer of people, products, and ideas between the hemispheres
Columbian Exchange
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Who was the conquistador who was the first Spaniard to set foot in what is now the United States…naming it La Florida?
Juan Ponce de Leon
True or False: Ferdinand Magellan returned to Portugal a hero after sailing all the way around the world.
False. Some members of his expedition returned, but many including Ferdinand Magellan died or were killed during the voyage.
What was la Florida named after?
the beautiful flowers
To travel around
circumnavigate
Which country's explorers hoped for riches and glory in the New World?
Spain/Spanish
Who was the Spanish colonist and explorer in South America that hacked his way across Panama and became the first European to see the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Who was the French explorer that made 11 voyages to explore the St. Lawrence River and established a settlement called Quebec?
Samuel de Champlain
What did Hernando de Soto discover in North America?
Fish and Furs
Name one thing that crusaders saw in the Holy Land that inspired them to look overseas for trade.
Foods and spices: oranges, pepper, and ginger
Technology
Name the conquistador that explored southwest North America. His expedition is credited with discovering the Grand Canyon.
Francisco Coronado
Name two European explorers that searched for a northwest passage and never returned.
John Cabot & Henry Hudson
Name one reason there was conflict in Europe during the 1500s?
1) Clashes between Catholics & Protestants
2) Desire for colonies and gold
What two Spanish conquistadors were searching for 7 cities filled with gold?
Francisco Coronado & Hernado de Soto
In what type of government does EVERYONE'S vote count?