Explorers
Who colonized the Americas?
Who is Christopher Columbus
Maps and navigation became more accurate with the help of the inventions of the __________ (pt.1)
What is a compass
What country was named after Amerigo Vespucci?
What is America
Where did the Southwest live?
What are Pueblos
Where did Ponce de Leon's voyage begin?
What is Puerto Rico
Who is America named after?
Who is Amerigo Vespucci
Maps and navigation became more accurate with the help of the inventions of the __________ (pt.2)
what is an astrolabe
In the 1400's, monarchs rose to power in countries like Spain, Portugal, England, and ______
What is France
The Great Plains are very flat and ______
What is grassy
What important physcial feature in America did Coronado and his men discover?
What is The Grand Canyon
Who was the second Eurpoean To discover North America?
Who is John Cabot
What was invented in the 1450's?
what is a printing press
Portugal and Spain especially wanted to expand in foreign trade. These countries could now compete with _______
What is Italy
What is the main food the Great Plains ate?
What is Bison
How many of the 250-300 men survived the big expedition?
What is 60
Who discovered Brazil?
Who is Pedro Cabral
What item was invented that Europeans read which led to them realizing there were endless oppurtunities all around the world?
What are travels
Caravels made exploration easier for countries like ______ and ______
What is Portugal, and Spain.
What are the three popular foods among most Native American groups?
What is corn, beans, and squash.
What three states did DeSoto and his men discover?
What is Florida, Georgia, and Alabama
Who found a trade route from England to Canada?
Who is Martin Frobisher
What ship was able to sail faster and carry more cargo than most other previous ships.
What is a Caravel.
Where is Christopher Colombus from?
What is Italy
What did the Western Mountains people live in?
What are wickiups
Why did Ponce de Leon name the region he explored?
What is because it was discovered during Easter time.