Famous Explorers
This Portuguese explorer was the first European to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488
Who is Bartolomeu Dias?
This Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire in present-day Peru.
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
This explorer’s fleet included the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
"New York's Verrazano-Narrows Bridge named for him; never made it back to Europe"
Who is Giovanni da Verrazano?
He was the first to sail directly from Europe to India, opening the sea route to Asia
Who is Vasco da Gama?
"He claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500."
Who is Pedro Álvares Cabral?
He sailed around the southern tip of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, to reach India.
Who is Vasco da Gama?
"Both the River and the Bay are named for him."
Who is Henry Hudson?
This Italian explorer sailed for Spain and is credited with discovering the New World in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This French explorer founded Quebec and is known as the "Father of New France."
Who is Samuel de Champlain?
This explorer’s ship, the Endeavour, was not his—but he did sail aboard the Duyfken to Australia.
Who is Dirk Hartog?
"Reached the same area of Canada as the Vikings"
Who is John Cabot?
This Spanish conquistador led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
Who is Hernán Cortés?
This English explorer attempted to establish the Roanoke Colony in North America.
Who is Sir Walter Raleigh?
This explorer’s route took him through the strait at the southern tip of South America, now named after him.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
"Wrote a book about the exploitation of indigenous people"
Who is Bartolome de Las Casas?
He led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, though he died before completing the journey.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?)
This Dutch explorer was the first European to land on the western coast of Australia.
Who is Dirk Hartog?
Searching for a northwest passage, this English explorer sailed up the river that now bears his name.
Who is Henry Hudson?
"Published letters about his voyage; called the Americas the "New World"
Who is Amerigo Vespucci?