Columbus
what group of Europeans reached north America about 500 years before Columbus?
Vikings
scientific knowledge and tools
technology
which empire did the army of Hernando Cortes conquer in Mexico?
Aztec
who was the leader of the first expedition to sail around the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
what sport does Mrs. Ferris coach?
volleyball
which European nation sponsored Columbus's expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492?
Spain
trip taken with the goal of exploring
expedition
which Spanish conquistador took control of the Inca Empire in Peru?
Francisco Pizarro
who explored land that connects the Americas and he was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
how many cats does Mrs. Ferris have?
2
what was the main reason Columbus sailed west from Europe?
to find a direct water route to Asia
lands ruled by the nation that won control of them
empire
who explored current Florida for Spain?
Juan Ponce de Leon
what did Verrazano, Cartier, and Hudson search for in North American?
the Northwest Passage
where did Mrs. Ferris go to college?
Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)
true or false: Columbus believes he reached Asia
True - he actually landed and called them Indians, thinking he landed in the Indies of Asia
the effort made to achieve or gain something
cost
who explored and claimed for Spain the S.W. U.S.?
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
what happened during Hudson's last voyage?
his crew mutinied and set him adrift at sea
how many years has Mrs. Ferris been teaching?
This is year 4
what were some of the hardships that Columbus faced on his voyage across an ocean?
storms damage ships, no wind to push them, lack of food
rewards gained
benefit
who explored and claimed for Spain the S. half of the U.S.?
Hernando de Soto
who explored and claimed land for Holland near NYC?
Henry Hudson
Does Mrs. Ferris prefer Dunkin or Starbucks?
STARBUCKS