Explorers
Christopher Columbus sailed for which country?
Which explorer sailed for Italy? (you have to say it with an accent)
Amerigo Vespucci
Why did explorers sail west through the Atlantic Ocean?
Silk road was too dangerous
Faster trade route to the Indies
What area did Christopher Columbus discover?
The Bahamas
What town is Mr. Palmer from?
Dell Rapids
Juan Ponce de Leon sailed for...
Juan Ponce de Leon was searching for...
Juan Ponce de Leon found and claimed____ for his country
1. Spain
2. Fountain of Youth
3. Florida
Which explorer named the Pacific Ocean?
Ferdinand Magellan
What were countries hoping to find in "the new world"?
Gold
What river did Henry Hudson claim for the Netherlands?
the Hudson River
What hand does Mr. Palmer eat with?
Left
Who was the first explorer to reach the Pacific Ocean after hiking through Panama?
Balboa
Giovanni de Verrazzano sailed for which country?
France
What was the water route European countries were looking for?
the Northwest Passage
Where did they find the Fountain of Youth?
They never found it!
What is the name of Miss Wolles' dog?
Mosby
John Cabot sailed for which country?
England
Who conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizarro
Why was it so hard to find a trade route from Europe to the Indies?
They had to go around continents, no canals were created yet.
What 3 things did Christopher Columbus bring back to Spain after his first voyage?
Plants, Animals, and Native Americans
How many countries has Miss Wolles traveled to?
Five (Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Vatican City)
What is the Bay called that Henry Hudson discovered?
Hudson Bay
Which explorer was sponsored by the Dutch East India Company?
Henry Hudson
Why was the Northwest Passage so important to the European countries?
to be able to control the trade route
What river did Jacques Cartier explore?
St. Lawrence river
What color is Mr. Palmer's CAR?
Black