British Empire
This empire colonised the most countries
What is the British Empire
This explorer, sponsored by Spain, is credited with discovering the New World in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus
This religion, originating in India, spread to China and other countries in Asia via the Silk Road.
What is Buddhism?
The period of exploration and colonisation by Europeans in the Americas is commonly referred to this name
What is the Age of Discovery
This British explorer claimed the east coast of Australia for Great Britain in 1770.
Who is Captain James Cook?
The British empire established control over this Indian Ocean Island nation, which was formerly known as Ceylon.
What is Sri Lanka
This portuguese prince who is credited with beginning the age of discovery by sponsoring many exploratory expeditions
Who is Prince Henry the Navigator
This Chinese invention, which spread to the West via the Silk Road, revolutionized communication and record-keeping.
What is paper?
This was the main reason why many Native American population declined rapidly after European contact
What are diseases
This British naval officer became the first Governor of New South Wales.
Who is Arthur Phillip?
This African country was colonised by the British for their gold and diamonds, and fought the Boer War there
What is South America
An italian explorer, sailing under the English Flag, was the first European to reach the mainland of North America since the Norse
Who is John Cabot
This empire, known for its vast network of roads and trade routes, played a significant role in the development of the Silk Road.
What is the Roman Empire?
This was the primary motivation for many European explorers and conquistadors during the age of discovery
What is the search for wealth?
This British explorer led an expedition in 1813 across the Blue Mountains, opening up the interior of New South Wales.
Who is Gregory Blaxland
The british colony in the Caribbean, known for it’s sugar plantations, became independent in 1962
What is Jamaica
This spanish conquistador led the expenditure that caused the fall of the Aztec empire
Who is Hernan Cortez
This spice, commonly traded on the Silk road was highly valued for its flavour and medicinal properties.
What is cinnamon?
The capital of the Aztec Empire, which was conquered by Hernan Cortez in 1521, is now known as this modern day city
What is Mexico City
This 1838 massacre of Indigenous Australians occurred at Broken River in Victoria
What is the Broken River Massacre?
Sir Stamford Raffles founded a city-state in 1819, which became a major British trading port in South-East Asia
What is Singapore
The person is the explorer who found Brazil for the Portugal in 1500
Who is Pedro Alvarez cabral
This Chinese Dynasty ruled from 206 BCE to 220 CE and significantly expanded the network of the Silk Road
What is the Han Dynasty?
This Caribbean island was the site where Christopher columbus first landed in the New World in 1492
What is San Salvador
This 1790 event involved a conflict between British settlers and the Eora people in Sydney.
What is the Pemulwuy’s War?