Vocabulary
An age of thought, learning, art and science.
Renaissance
Where was this explorer from?
Greenland
Where did Columbus first land?
Bahamas
Where was this explorer from?
Italy
Where was this explorer from and where did he live?
Italy but living in England
An adventure story that tells about brave deeds of people of long ago.
Saga
He was a reckless Viking and was looking for land to the ____________.
West
True or False? Christopher Columbus was the first European to land in the Americas.
False
True or False? This explorer was named after America
True
Why did John Cabot want to explore?
to find the Northwest Passage
Map Maker
Cartographer
The Viking settlement of Vinland was located in present-day ___________.
Canada
True or False? Christopher Columbus was the explorer to name the Native Americans, Indians.
Who funded Amerigo Vespucci's expeditions
How did John Cabot die?
Nobody knows
A sickness caused by not getting enough vitamin C, which is found in fruits and vegetables.
Why did the Vikings leave Vinland?
Native Attacks and Better Trade in Europe
While sailing to the unknown, why were Columbus's sailors ready to form a mutiny?
They didn't think he had a good plan.
How did Amerigo Vespucci encourage more exploration?
He recruited and trained other navigators
What was the name of the ship he sailed on his first voyage to America?
Matthew
Kings and Queens
Monarch
What made Vinland a good place to make a settlement? (There are 3)
1. Salmon and Grapes for Wine
2. Forests to provide wood for Homes and Boats
3. Grasses to feed livestock
Who funded Christopher Columbus's expeditions?
Spain
Amerigo Vespucci found present day ________.
Rio de Janeiro
What did John Cabot find?
Cod Fishing Grounds