Who did they sail for?
What were they trying to find?
Ponce De Leon
100
Who did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Spain
100
What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?
A way to sail to Asia (India) to find riches.
100
What country is Ponce De Leon from?
What country is Ponce De Leon from?
200
Who did Bartholomeu Dias sail for?
Portugal
200
What was Leif Ericsson trying to find?
New lands and riches
200
What was the reason Ponce de Leon sailed?
to find fame, fortune, and fountain of youth
300
Who did Vasco da Gama sail for?
Portugal
300
What was Vasco da Gama trying to find?
He followed Dias's route in search of shorter route to India.
300
What did Ponce de Leon discover?
Florida
400
Who did Hernan Cortes sail for?
Spain
400
What was Hernan Cortes trying to find?
Gold and riches from the Aztecs
400
What obstacle did Ponce De Leon run into?
Native Americans
500
Who did Ferdinand Magella sail for?
Spain
500
What was Ponce de Leon trying to find?
The Fountain of Youth
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