Reasons they explored
They wondered who was out there
What is curiosity
The new world, America
Columbus
A disease contracted by many people at the same time
What is an epidemic
He found Florida
Ponce De Leon
Money, money, money
What is wealth
He went to China for 17 years
Who was MARCO, POLO
Sagas
Legends and stories told by the Vikings
They named America after him
Who is Amerigo Vespucci
They wanted their name to be known in history
What is fame
He explored the American southwest; Coach's elementary school was named after him
Who is Coronado
Merchant
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
He opened a school of navigation
Who is Prince Henry the Navigator
They wanted to spread the word of God
What is religion
He found the Pacific Ocean
Who was Balboa
port
a harbor where ships dock to load and unload cargo
He was one of the guys looking for the 7 Cities of Gold
Who was De Soto
They wanted stuff that couldn't be found in their own countries
What is foreign goods
They explored the Louisiana territory
Who were Lewis and Clark
expedition
a journey made for a particular reason
He went to the Moon
Who was Neil Armstrong