Exploration
How did the Europeans get around the world?
Europeans got around by boat
When was John Cabot born?
John Cabot was born in 1450
What is Henry Hudson famous for?
Henry Huston is famous for his "discovery" of two bodies of water
Did Christopher Columbus discover America?
Columbus did not discover North America?
What did explorers use to know which direction they were going in?
They used a Compasses
How did the Explorers earn money?
Expeditions made money by discovering new trade routes for their nations
When did John Cabot die?
John Cabot died between 1498 and 1501
What is John Cabot famous for?
John Cabot is famed for discovering Newfoundland
When was Columbus born?
Columbus was born in 1451
Did explorers use latitude and longitude?
Explorers did use latitude and longitude
Which Explorer made it to India?
Vasco de Gama made it to india
What is John Cabot's Nationality?
John Cabot is Italian
What is James Cook famous for?
Captain Cook is considered one of the greatest navigators and explorers of all time
Did Columbus make it to India?
Columbus did not make it to India
Who invented the compass?
the Chinese invented the compass
When did Columbus set sail?
Columbus set sail in 1492
How did John Cabot die?
There they died, either by starvation or at the hands of Beothuk Indians
What is Vasco Núñez de Balboa famous for?
Vasco Núñez de Balboa is famous for discoverig the Pacific Ocean after crossing the isthmus of Panama in 1513
When did Columbus die?
Columbus died May 20, 1506
What is the purpose of the compass?
A compass is a device that indicates direction
Name three Explorers
Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, and Vasco de Gama
How big was john cabot fleet of ships?
John Cabot had a fleet of five vessels
What is Jacques Cartier famous for?
Jacques Cartier is famous for being the first European to navigate the St. Lawrence River
Did Columbus bring smallpox to the New World?
Columbus did not bring smallpox to the New World
what is the compass made of?
the compass is made of magnetized metal, placed on a pivot or pin, and suspended in a liquid