Am I the G.O.A.T.
__________ sailed the Ocean blue in 1492
Christopher Columbus
When I go to a place and visit it, going back home after that is:
What are the 3 G's?
Goods, God, Glory
An astrolabe helped explorers determine their.
latitude
In 1534, the French king sent an experienced sailor and navigator ___________ to find the Northwest Passage, a faster sea route from Europe to Asia through North America.
Jacques Cartier
I am responsible for the naming of Louisiana, in honor of our King Louis I
Robert de La Salle
When I go to a place and take it over that is:
Colonization
Natives had to mine for
Gold
What deadly things came from the Americas to Europe?
contagious diseases
Who was the last Spanish conquistador? Hint: he went crazy!!!
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
I helped the Netherlands and England claim land in the northeast Americas. There is a river named after me in New York.
Henry Hudson
I explored the American southwest and was later disgraced for my treatment of the native population
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Europeans wanted these items from the west indies. Name at least 3
The ___________ is believed to be a route through North America to Asia
Northwest Passage
What century did most of the exploration take place?
16th century (1500s-1600s)
I conquered a group of people best known as the Aztecs. At first, they thought I was their God, but later tried to fight me.
Hernan Cortes
90%
One religious goal during the age of exploration was to.....
Spread Christianity
European explorers were looking for the _____ when they discovered the Americas
East Indies
When did Columbus set sail?
1492
My name is Juan Ponce de Leon and I am best known for (2 things)
Naming Florida and looking for the fountain of youth
What three ships did christopher columbus sail with? Name them
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
How did Christopher Colombus use the 3 G's
God: Forced Christianity
Glory: Gained land and fame
Gold: Got goods/ items
What foods came from the Americas?
Poatatos, beans, corn, tomatoes, squash
Which two explorers journeyed before 1500?
Columbus and Cabot