Explorers Part 1
I was from Spain. I traveled looking for wealth and glory. I explored Mexico and then traveled to parts of the southwest U.S. and explored the Grand Canyon. Later I traveled to present day Kansas to teach about religion. Who am I?
I am Coronado.
I was from France. I explored parts of Canada and then traveled all the way down the Mississippi River. I also named the area which is now the state of Louisiana after the king of France. Who am I?
I am la Salle.
This is what Spanish explorers were called who explored parts of the Americas and claimed land for Spain.
What is conquistadors?
I was from Italy but sent to explore by England. I explored the east coast of Canada and parts of the U.S. east coast. I claimed these areas for England. I explored from 1497-1498. Who am I?
I am John Cabot.
I was from England but the Netherlands paid for my exploration. I explored the east coast of Canada and the east coast of the U.S. I discovered and explored a large bay and river that were named after me. Who am I?
I am Henry Hudson.
This is what almost all European explorers were looking for. It never existed but they thought it would be a quicker was to sail to Asia.
I was from Spain but lived on the island of Cuba. I am known for sailing to Mexico and defeating the Aztecs. I also spread smallpox to some of the native people in Mexico and many died from this disease. Who am I?
I am Cortes.
I was from France. The king sent me to look for a quicker Northwestern Passage to Asia. I explored parts of Canada and found and explored the Saint Lawrence River. Who am I?
I am Jacques Cartier.
When some European explorers came to the Americas, they brought over _______________ ______________ which killed some of the Native Americans.
contagious diseases
I was from Italy, but the king and queen of Spain sent me to find the East Indies. Instead, I found a small island in the Caribbean and named it San Salvador. Later I made 3 more trips to the Americas. Who am I?
I am Christopher Columbus.
I was from Spain but was living in Puerto Rico and was the governor there. I explored parts of what is now called Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth there. I was injured and later died after an attack by a native American while I was in Florida. Who am I?
I am Ponce de Leon.
Some European explorers, such as Columbus, landed on small island in the Caribbean and thought that they had found the ______________ _______________.
East Indies
The 3 Gs or three main reasons why people from Europe explored were _______________, ___________, and ______________.
gold, God, glory