This Italian explorer discovered the Bahamas for Spain in 1492.
Christopher Columbus
This invention helps navigate direction (north, south, etc.)
Compass
What continents were considered part of the "Old World?"
Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia
What were at least two new resources or raw materials that were discovered in the Americas?
Gold, silver, corn, rubber, tobacco, potatoes, etc.
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
These people were the first Europeans to technically discover North America.
The Vikings
This type of ship was invented by the Portuguese and was used a lot during this time period.
Caravel
North and South America
This was the process of settling an area away from your country of origin (starts with a C)
Colonization
What year did the first iPhone come out?
2007
This Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztec Empire.
Hernan Cortes
Johannes Gutenberg of Germany invented this in 1440, to help with massive printing production.
Printing Press
This empire was located in Central Mexico.
Aztecs
What were the three contributing factors of the Age of Discovery?
New navigational technology, new trade routes to Asia, Mercantilism
How many players are there in a starting lineup in baseball?
9
This Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire.
Francisco Pizarro
This type of explosive resource helped muskets and cannons have a significant impact on warfare and exploration during this time period.
Gunpowder
This empire was located in modern day Peru and covered over 2,500 square miles in South America.
Inca
This is when different parts of the world become more connected
Globalization
What are the 4 main professional sports leagues in North America?
NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
This king and queen of Spain funded the voyage for Christopher Columbus.
Ferdinand and Isabella
What were the 5 main European countries during the Age of Discovery?
England, Spain, Portugal, France and Holland (or The Netherlands)
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon discovered this U.S. state in 1513 when he was trying to discover the Fountain of Youth.
Florida
This Portuguese explorer and his crew are known for the being the first to circumnavigate (go all away around) the globe. (Spoiler Alert: He died before making it all away around!)
Ferdinand Magellan
What are at least 3 Harry Potter book names?
Sorcerer's Stone
Chamber of Secrets
Prisoner of Azkaban
Goblet of Fire
Order of the Phoenix
Half Blood Prince
Deathly Hallows Parts 1&2