Explorers
Discovered the land that Christopher Columbus discovered wasn't part of Asia. He also discovered America.
What did Amerigo Vespucci do?
Was created in the 4150s. It made it easier to print and distribute books to more people
What was the printing press?
Country had many explorers and settlements, explorers included Ponce de Leon, DeSoto, and much more
How was Spain involved?
Certain areas grew this crop, and it has evolved.
What was corn important for?
The first Spanish settlement, served as a base camp for explorers who explored the continent.
What was Saint Augustine?
Discovered Forbisher Bay in Canada
What did Martin Frobisher do?
Made maps and navigation more accurate
What did the astrolobe help with?
Famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci were born there.
How was Italy involved?
They didn't need to do this to survive, but some people did for
Did they fish?
Spanish missionaries were sent by Queen Isabella there to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
What was the New World?
Brought parts of the "New World" (America) back to Europe
What did Christopher Columbus do?
Made maps and navigation more accurate, shows directions (North, South, etc.)
What is a compass?
Prince Henry set up a center for the study of exploration there, traded their goods for gold and ivory.
How was Portugal involved?
They did not practice this religion
Did they practice Christanity?
Located in Mexico, Coronado served as governer there for a time.
What was "New Spain"?
What did Henry Hudson do?
A book written by Marco Polo, about Asia's riches and beauty. Made people realize the endless opportunities all around the world.
What was "Travels"?
Explorers such as Henry Hudson were from there, the Renaissance happened there.
How was England involved?
They had these names at different periods of time.
What were the Aztecs, Mayans, and Inca?
A region discovered by Ponce de Leon, named because of its lush vegetation and the time it was discovered
What was Florida (region)?
Discovered Brazil and led Portuguese colonization
What did Pedro Cabral
Type of boat that were able to sail faster and carry more cargo than previous ships
What were Caravels?
This country's exploration helped to discover many geographical landmarks in America. It also brought Christianity to America.
How did Spain impact America?
They would do this to find food, and they didn't make things like the Europeans did
Why did they hunt and grow crops?
Ponce de Leon's voyage began here
What happened in Puerto Rico?