Famous Explorers
Navigational Tools/Devices
Discoveries
100

This Italian explorer sailed for Spain in 1492.

Who is Christopher Columbus?

100

This tool uses a magnetized needle to show direction.

What is the compass

100

This Continent was discovered by Columbus in 1492.

What are the Americas?

300

This Portuguese explorer found a sea route to India.

Who is Vasco da Gama?

300

This improved ship design allowed longer ocean voyages.

What is the caravel?

300

This ocean route to Asia was found by sailing around Africa.

What is the sea route to Asia?

500

This explorer led the first expedition to sail around the world.

Who is Ferdinand Magellan?

500

This tool measured latitude by calculating the angle of the sun.

What is the quadrant?

500

This ocean was first crossed by Europeans during the Age of Exploration.

What is the Pacific Ocean?

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