Reasons for Exploration
This reason for exploration has to do with spreading religions like Christianity or Catholocism
What is "God"
This technology made it possible for explorers to find latitude
What is an "astorlabe"
This explorer found the Grand Canyon and the Rio Grande River, but no gold!
Who is "Fransico Coronado"
While searching for the NW Passage, this sailor helped England make its first land claim in the New World
Who is "John Cabot"
This prince started the School of Navigation
Who is "Price Henry"
This reason for exploration has to do with finding riches
What is "gold"
The direction that the magnetic needle of a compass always points
What is "North"
This explorer was trying to reach Asia by sailing West
Who is "Christopher Columbus"
This sailor explored North America 500 years before the Europeans
Who is "Leif Erikson"
What caused Henry Hudson's crew to mutiny
What is "they were tired, hungry, and wanted to go home."
This reason for exploration has to do with becoming famous
What is "glory"
This technology is drawings of water and land
What is "map"
This explorer never found the NW Passage, but found the St. Lawrence River
Who is "Jaques Cartier"
This explorer conquered the Aztecs in what is now Mexico
Who is "Hernan Cortes"
Why did the explorers call the Americas the "New World"
What is "because they did not know it existed before"
What are the 3 main reasons for European exploration
What are "God, glory and gold"
Used to find the direction you are sailing even in fog or darkness
What is a "magnetic compass"
This sailor explored a large river and a huge bay in what is now Canada
Who is "Henry Hudson"
This explorer and mapmaker helped map the northeastern USA, the Great Lakes and Niagara Falls
Who is "Samuel de Champlain"
What is "they became infected with diseases and died"
What is another name for early exploration
How was the caravel different than earlier ships
What is "it was faster, easier to control, and could hold more supplies"
This explorer never found the fountain of youth, but did find Florida
Who is "Ponce de Leon"
This French explorer claimed the Mississippi River and surrounding valley for France
Who is "Robert la Salle"
This trade route through Asia became more dangerous after the collapse of the Mongolian Empire
What is "the Silk Road"