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The time period in history when many European countries sent out explorers is referred to as what?
The Age of Exploration
What tool helped explorers to know which direction they were facing?
Compass
Why were spices so important during the 1400-1600's?
Spices were used for preserving and flavoring food, and they were really valuable when trading
What happened to Henry Hudson on his last voyage?
His crew staged a mutiny and abandoned him
What country did Christopher Columbus explore for?
Spain
What is an explorer?
A person who travels in search of new places and information
True or False: An artifact is a type of ship.
False
Describe one negative interaction between the Europeans and Natives.
Natives were captured and taken as slaves, disease was also given to them by the Europeans
What object did explorers use to keep track of time?
Sandglass
Which explorer helped create better maps?
Verrazzano
The first people to live in a specific area are called _____________.
Natives
Name one type of food explorers ate on their ships.
Dried peas, salty meat, dried fruit
Describe one positive interaction between the Europeans and Natives.
Trading, teaching each other new things
What is one food that was brought to Europe from the New World?
Pineapple, potatoes, tomatoes, corn
Which explorer is credited for finding the Mississippi River and exploring much of the southeastern part of North America?
Hernando de Soto
These are 3 skills that explorers needed to have.
Read a map, understand weather, write, use a compass
Name 4 countries that sent out explorers to the new world.
Italy, Spain, France, England, Netherlands, Portugal
What did Christopher Columbus think would happen if he sailed West?
He thought he'd eventually find India and Asia.
What is one food that was brought to the New World from Europe?
Onions, rice, bananas, grapes
What did Vasco Nunes de Balboa see when he climbed a mountain while exploring?
The Pacific Ocean
What are 2 reasons why European countries sent explorers?
Spices, Gold/Silver/Jewels, Quick way to Asia, Trade
Why were Beavers important to Europeans?
Beaver fur was used for clothes and hats in Europe
What is Scurvy?
An illness caused by lack of nutrients and vitamin C
What did Europeans begin setting up along the new waterways that they explored?
Trading posts
Which countries did Henry Hudson explore for?
England and Netherlands