Erik the Red was known for the discovery of this verdant 'land.'
What is Greenland?
Animal fat is smeared on top of this type of small ship to repel water.
What is a coracle?
In line with his mission, Christopher's namesake translates to this.
What is "bearer of Christ?"
America is named after this Spanish explorer, who discovered the New World.
Who was Amerigo Vespucci?
Truly Erik's son, indeed! This Viking converted to Christianity and founded Vinland.
Who is Leif Erikson?
On his legendary voyage, Saint Brendan was looking for this 'Land' know as the what.
What is the Land of the Promise of the Saints?
In the Indies (China, Japan, and India), Columbus was in search of these three riches so he could fund the Crusades.
What are gold, spices, and silk?
Juan Ponce de Leon discovered this 'flowery' place on Easter Sunday.
What is Florida?
Heroic tales told by Vikings are known as what.
What are sagas?
Saint Brendan sailed this direction.
What is westward?
Columbus was rejected TWICE and later funded by these Catholic monarchs.
Who are King Ferdinando and Queen Isabel?
Juan Ponde de Leon was in search this, but found death instead.
What is the fountain of youth?
The Vinland settlement was known to be unsuccessful because of the constant conflict among the Vikings and the natives of Vinland, known as the what.
What are Skraelings?
Saint Brendan hailed from 'this' country.
What is Ireland?
Obtaining riches was not the only goal of the Columbus' voyage. Columbus also sought to do this.
What is spread the Gospel?
This explorer was the first to see the Pacific ocean.
Who is Balboa?
Leif and Erik are related in this way.
What are Father and Son?
Saint Brendan was a sailor and a this, as he dedicated his life to prayer.
What is a monk?
Columbus' ships had these three names.
What are the Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta?
Amerigo Vespucci named this river.
What is the Amazon?