Explorers
famous for his 1492 voyage that initiated widespread European contact with the Americas
Christopher Columbus
This was made in the 1450's to help make printing books easier.
Printing Press
What country helped in the 1400's?
Portugal
What ancient civilizaton came first?
The olmec
Who was involved in the Puerto Rico expedition in 1513?
Ponce de Leon
famous for his extensive travels to Asia in the 13th century
Marco Polo
This book was writtinn by Marco Polo talking about the discoveries hes had around the world. What is the book called?
Travels
Traded with other countries to help exploration
Africa, Asia, and the Americas
What is the Machu Picchu?
The Machu Piccho was a "vacation home" for the Incas
What exploration led to the death of 60 men?
De Vacas
Who was America named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
What are Caravels?
A newer and faster ship they used to travel.
What country helped in the 1500s?
Spain
What civilization created the 365 day calender?
The Maya
Where is the first spanish settlement today?
St. Augustine Flordia
famous for leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe
Ferdinand Magellan
What Itallian expolorer was inspired by Marco Polos book?
Christopher Columbus
Spanish funded explorations helped map what?
The oceans
How was the Mexican flag related to ancient civilizations?
The present day mexican flag is based on and Aztec legend.
Whos exploration was labled a failure by spanish colonial authorities?
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado
famous for his three monumental voyages of exploration in the Pacific from 1768 to 1779
James cook
Exploration was made easier when this was invented
A compass
Expansion in the 1600-1700s was powered by what countries?
England, France, and the Netherlands
What ancient civilizations had human sacrifices?
The Aztecs and Incas
What state was discovered by spanish explorers?
Flordia