EXPLORERS
This Italian explorer accidentally discovered the Americas in 1492
Who was Columbus
The 3 G's stand for _______
What is God, Glory and Gold
The old world was another definition for this continent
What is Europe
This spice was sought after in Indonesia
What is nutmeg
This instrument allows sailors to know their direction
what is a compass
This explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe
What was The Columbian Exchange
The new world defines these 2 continents
What are North and South America
This spice makes cakes and cookies smell good
What is Vanilla
This tool allows you to measure latitude by aligning with the stars which helps sailors calculate direction
What is an astrolabe
This Norse explorer landed in North America 500 years before Columbus
Who was Leif Erikson
A 3 way trade route of raw materials, manufactured goods and human labor
What was the triangle economy
Finding a sea route to this country was the original goal for Columbus
What is India
Europeans needed spices because they had not yet invented this kitchen appliance that preserves food
What is a refrigerator
This type of ship enabled explorers to sail with the wind
What is a caravel
This Portuguese explorer was the first to create a school for navigation
Who was Prince Henry
What are spices
This term refers to The Atlantic crossing of slave ships
What is the Middle Passage
Another reason for acquiring spices for Europeans
To make tastier food
Another new advantage of Caravel ship design
Sailing closer to the shore
Explorers needed money for their expeditions. They would often get it from _______
What was the monarchy (king or queen) and the Church
A place where sugar is grown
What is a plantation
This Caribbean island is one of sites where Columbus landed
What are the Bahamas
This bean came from the Americas and gave us chocolate
What is cacao
This is inside a compass
What is a magnetized needle