Ibn Battuta
Captain Cook
Freya Stark
Motivations
Risks & Rewards
100

Where was Ibn Battuta born?

Tangier, Morocco

100

What country did Cook sail for?

Britain

100

What century did she explore in?

20th century

100

What motivated Ibn Battuta to travel?

Faith and curiosity

100

Name one danger Ibn Battuta faced.

Deserts, pirates, or political unrest

200

What was his main reason for traveling?

To perform the Hajj (pilgrimage)

200

What was his first major voyage’s purpose?

To observe the transit of Venus

200

Which region did she focus on?

The Middle East

200

Why did Cook risk long voyages?

Science and empire-building

200

What risk did Cook face at sea?

Storms and scurvy

300

Which pilgrimage inspired his journeys?

The Hajj to Mecca

300

Which ocean did he chart extensively?

The Pacific Ocean

300

What was her profession besides explorer?

Writer / travel author

300

Why did Stark travel despite illness?

Independence and adventure

300

What illness did Stark often battle?

Malaria or dysentery

400

Name one region he visited outside Arabia.

India / China / Africa

400

What scientific event did he observe in Tahiti?

The transit of Venus

400

Name one book she wrote.

The Valleys of the Assassins

400

What reward did explorers often seek?

Fame and knowledge

400

What reward did Cook’s maps bring Britain?

Expansion and navigation knowledge

500

Why did he write down his travels?

To share knowledge and preserve his experiences

500

How did he die in Hawaii? 

He was killed in a conflict with Hawaiians

500

Why did she risk traveling in dangerous areas?

Curiosity and desire for cultural understanding

500

What common trait united all three explorers?

Courage and curiosity

500

Why do explorers accept danger for discovery?

The pursuit of knowledge and legacy

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