Countries Explored
Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages?
Spain
What major error did Columbus make regarding his journey?
The calculation error about the distance to Japan
What strait did Magellan navigate during his journey?
The Strait of Magellan
What year did Columbus set sail on his first voyage?
1492
Who was the first known European to reach the mainland of North America?
John Cabot
Which explorer's voyages led to the first English claims in the New World?
John Cabot
Which river did Amerigo Vespucci discover during his journey?
The Amazon River
What was a common threat faced by indigenous peoples?
European diseases
Which country did Vasco da Gama sail for when he first reached India?
Portugal
What major realization did Amerigo Vespucci make about the lands he explored?
That the land across the Atlantic was not Asia
Where did Columbus first land in the New World?
The Bahamas
America is named after which explorer?
Which country did Sir Francis Drake sail for?
England
How did Magellan die during his expedition?
He was killed in battle
What was the major spice route destination that Vasco da Gama aimed for?
India
Which explorer's expedition is credited with the first circumnavigation of the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
What country did Ferdinand Magellan sail for during his expedition?
Spain
What was Sir Francis Drake known for besides exploration?
Raiding and looting Spanish property.
Which port did Sir Francis Drake capture in Panama?
How long did it take Ferdinand Magellan to sail through the Strait of Magellan?
38 days