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100

I sailed in 1492, and discovered the "New World", Who Am I?

Christopher Columbus

100

What were explorers hoping to find when they searched for a shortcut through North America?

The Northwest Passage

100

Columbus sailed for this country.

Spain

100

Explorers brought this that made many Native Americans sick.

Diseases
100

This tool helped explorers tell which direction they were going.

Compass

200

I searched for the Fountain of Youth, and looked for Florida, and I claimed the land of France! Who am I?

Hernando De Soto

200

Most explorers sailed across which ocean to reach North America?

The Atlantic Ocean

200
de Soto and Coronado explored for this country.

Spain

200

Explorers and Native Americans sometimes traded these:


(Name at least one) 

Food

Tools

Animal Furs

200

This large map-like item helped sailors plan their voyages.

Map

300

I searched the Southwest looking for the Seven Cities of Gold, Who am I?

Francisco Coronado

300

Which direction did explorers sail from Europe to reach the "New World?" 

West

300

John Cabot sailed for this country.

England 

300

Did Native Americans always agree with explorers taking land? Yes or no

No

300

Explorers used this type of ship to sail long distances.


Hint: Starts with a c. 

Caravel
400

I sailed for England and looked for a faster way to Asia but landed in Canada instead, Who Am I?

John Cabot

400

Why did explorers want to claim new land?

(Name at least one reason)

Land

Riches

Power

Spread Religion

400
Samuel de Champlain sailed for this country.

France.

400

What's one way explorers changed Native American life forever?

Took land

Brought new animals and tools

Caused sickness

Changed trade

400

This tool helped sailors figure out their location using the stars. 


Hint: Starts with an A 

Astrolabe

500

I explored parts of Canada and helped the French build relationships with Native Americans, Who Am I?

Samuel de Champlain

500

Which explorer searched for a Northwest Passage but ended up stuck in a bay that now has his name?

Henry Hudson
500

Henry Hudson sailed for two different countries.


(Name at least one country) 

England or the Netherlands

500

Who lived on the land before explorers claimed it for their country?

Native Americans

500

What did explorers keep to record what they saw and where they traveled?

Journal or logbook

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