Name the Country
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Spain
_____________ was sent adrift on a small raft by his own crew.
I was searching for the Northwest Passage.
Jacques Cartier, Henry Hudson
What was the main reason for exploration?
People explored to find new land and passages, gold, spices, and other resources.
Which of the following was an obstacle faced by European explorers?
A) diseases
B) bad weather
C) poor navigational tools
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Tell one advantage of a caraval over the ships normally used.
Float in shallow water, carry lots of cargo, maneuverable with the various sails.
What country did Jacques Cartier sail for?
France
Nobody knows what happened to me at the end of my life.
Hudson or Cabot
I was the first European explorer to see the Bahamas. Who am I?
Columbus
How was navigation in the age of exploration different than how we navigate today?
In the age of exploration, explorers did not have maps that showed the entire world because much of the land and sea were "uncharted" at that time. They used compasses, stars, and other tools. Today, we use GPS and electronic devices to help us navigate. We also have road signs and many different types of maps.
True or False. Christopher Columbus found a quicker sea route from Europe to Asia.
False- He landed in the Caribbean, but THOUGHT he was in Asia.
What is an astrolabe used for?
Measures the height of stars. Can help sailors find their latitude.
What country did Henry Hudson sail for?
England
___________ sailed to what become Canada and had positive relations with the Iroquois Indians
Cartier
I explored what is now New York, and "discovered" the Hudson River. Who am I?
Hudson
What were some of the obstacles European explorers faced?
1. No Maps
2. Funding for Trips
3. Hostile Relationships w/ Native Americans (fought)
4. Unchartered Waters
5. Death
6. Shipworms
True or False. All of the explorers we studied were from Europe.
What device can tell sailors what direction they are sailing?
Compass
What country did John Cabot sail for?
England
Made 4 voyages to the New World
Columbus
I sailed up what is now known as the Hudson River in New York. I was also sent adrift on a small raft by my own crew members. Who am I?
Henry Hudson
What does it mean to "sponsor" an explorer?
It means to pay for their equipment, supplies, and men to sail the ships.
Why was the spice trade so important to the European explorers?
Spices were very valuable during this time period. If they became a part of the spice trade, they could become wealthy.
What device looks like an oar hanging off the back of a ship, and it helps to steer the ship.
Rudder
Which explorer first sailed for England, and later for the Dutch?
Hudson
______________ discovered the St. Lawrence River.
Jacques Cartier
I sailed to the Caribbean and claimed the land for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. Who am I?
Christopher Columbus
Why were sea monsters considered an obstacle for European explorers?
Some sailors thought they existed, and so there was fear on the boats.
Name the explorers in the order that they sailed.
Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Henry Hudson
What tool uses mirrors and a moveable arm to measure angles of stars in the sky? It can tell longitude.
Sextant