Early Europeans
A majority of the early explorers were from this country.
What is Portugal?
Most early explorers were trying to get to this country.
What is India?
This is how many theses were nailed to the church door.
What is 95?
I conquered the Aztec people by killing their leader.
Who is Cortez?
This is the name given to those of Spanish descent who were born in the New World.
What are Creoles?
I started a new school for sailors!
Who is Prince Henry the Navigator?
This was the reason Columbus gave to the queen of Spain to allow him to travel west.
What is to spread Christianity?
I was tired of the abuses of the Church so I nailed a bunch of theses to the door of my church.
Who is Martin Luther?
I founded the capital city of Lima.
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
I discovered that the world was actually round.
Who is Galileo?
I tried to find a route all the way to India but found a large storm instead. I had to turn back.
Who is Bartolomeu Dias?
Columbus landed on this island.
What is Cuba?
This important event occurred around the year 400 AD.
What is the Fall of the Roman Empire?
I went to Florida and spent all my time looking for a Fountain.
Who Is Ponce de Leon?
I was put in charge of the defense in England during the Spanish Armada.
Who is Sir Walter Raleigh?
I'm the guy who made it all the way to India. I also sailed so far off the coast of Africa I lost sight of land.
Who is Vasco da Gama?
I sailed around the world. Well at least my body made it.
Who is Magellan?
Due to and invasion by these people, Spain became devout Catholic.
Who are the Muslims?
I landed in Florida and slaughtered my way through Georgia and Tennessee. I eventually met my death and was buried in the Mississippi River.
Who is de Soto?
These allowed ships to sail faster and be more maneuverable.
What are Caravel Sails?
I'm the guy who tried to go left when everybody else went right! I died before I could make it home.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
I am the Spanish Queen who sent Columbus on his way.
Who is Queen Isabella?
By introducing Europe to spices, this event is one of the major causes of the Age of Exploration.
What are the Crusades.
I traveled all the way to Kansas!
Who is Coronado?
I was the leader of the Aztecs who was murdered by Cortez.
Who is Montezuma?