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Scientists
100
Zheng He led explorations for this country.
What is China
100
He was the first European to sail around the tip of Africa
Who was Batolomeu Dias
100
Astronomers use these instuments to make their observations
What are telescopes
100
The Columbian Exchange improved the diet and lifestyle of people living in this hemisphere
What is Eastern
100
This theory held that the earth was the center of the universe
What is geocentric
200
This European country was the first to sponsor exploration by sea
What is Portugal
200
Although he died before the voyage was complete, he is credited with being the first explorer to circumnavigate the earth
Who was Ferdinand Magellan
200
The compass was invented in this country
What is China
200
This food from the New World had the most significant impact on the lives of Europeans
What is the potatoe
200
This English scientist developed the theory of gravity
Who was Newton
300
This country was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus
What is Italy
300
He established the trade routes to India for Portugal
Who was Vasco de Gama
300
This new type of sailing ship was sturdier and allowed more supplies to be carried
What is the caravel
300
The Aztecs were conquered by this Spanish conquistador
Who was Cortes
300
This man discovered that the planets have elliptical, not circular, orbits.
Who was Kepler
400
The Pope divided the New World between these two countries
What is Spain and Portugal
400
He claimed Australia for the British
Who was James Cook
400
This European country led the way in the development of new technologies for exploration
What is Portugal
400
Francisco Pizzaro conquered these people of Peru
Who were the Incas
400
He was the first to propose the heliocentric theory
Who was Copernicus
500
Modern day name for the country that was home to the Aztecs and Mayans
What is Mexico
500
He discovered the St. Lawrence River and founded the city of Quebec
Who was Samuel de Champlain
500
This device allowed the explorers to know their exact latitude at sea
What is an astrolabe
500
The Catholic Church condemed this scientist as a heretic
Who was Galileo
500
He is considered to be the "Father of Science" and is the author of "The Starry Messenger'
Who was Galileo
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