Accomplishments
The Hudson Bay and Hudson River were named after me.
Henry Hudson
On my last expedition my crew mutinied against me.
What are the 3 G's?
God, Gold, and Glory
What is the definition of conflict?
A serious disagreement of argument
How many European Explorers were there?
10
I was one of the first Westerns to travel the Silk Road to China
Marco Polo
I had a difficult time finding someone to sponsor my voyage.
Christopher Columbus
What was the Northwest Passage?
The American Indians helped the European Explorers grow crops. Is this an example of conflict or cooperation?
Cooperation
What are the names of three countries that the Explorers sailed for?
Portugal, England, and Spain
I was the first explorer to "discover" the Pacific Ocean.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
What was one of the obstacles Vasco Nunez de Balboa faced on his expedition?
He was discovered as a stowaway aboard and ship and almost beheaded.
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for gold?
They wanted to find riches.
Conflict
A trip by water, by air, over land, or through space.
I discovered the Mississippi River.
Hernando de Soto
What difficulties did Marco Polo face?
He was put under arrest shortly after returning home. He had to travel across the Gobi desert to get to China which took many months and is said to have been haunted by spirits.
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for God?
To spread their religion
I was born in Val di Greve, Italy
Giovanni da Verrazzano
What are the ten names of the famous explorers that we've discussed.
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Marco Polo
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Prince Henry
Christopher Columbus
Leif Erikson
Bartolomeu Dias
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Giovanni da Verrazzano
I was the European Explorer who made 4 successful trips to the "New World"
Christopher Columbus
John Cabot
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for glory?
They wanted to be famous
I discovered the Grand Cannon
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
What is a sponsor country?
A country that agrees to pay for a project or activity in exchange for information, land, or valuables.