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The name of the first European to land on the mainland of North America (even if he didn't know it)
Christopher Columbus
1492
Victim of a mutiny
Henry Hudson
Cape named by Bartolomau Dias
Cape of Good Hope
The primary reason why European rulers became interested in trans-Atlantic exploration in the 15th century
They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia
This explorer was born in Italy, but sailed for Spain
Cristopher Columbus
Conquered the Aztec Empire
The explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the world
Fernando Magellan
The place where Columbus believed he had landed
Asia/East Indies
Who did Vasco da Gama sail for?
Portugal
America was named after this explorer
Amerigo Vespucci
Continent that Amerigo Vespucci explored during his voyages
South America
Gold, God, Glory
The first island Columbus landed on
The Bahamas
The reason why Fernando Magellan gave the Pacific Ocean its name
Because it looked calm - peaceful sea
Searched for the Seven Cities of Gold
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado
The name of the three ships in Cristopher Columbus' first voyage
Niña, Pinta & Santa Maria
Empire toppled by Francisco Pizarro
Incan Empire
A Spanish warrior-explorer
Conquistador
What was valuable for Europeans to trade for and only available in Asia?
Silk and spices
The king and the queen who agreed to pay for Columbus' expedition
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabela of Spain
Explored Florida and settled a colony in Puerto Rico
Juan Ponce de Leon
Only made it halfway around Africa
Bartolomeu Dias
What was the trade route between China and Eastern Europe called? (For trading)
The Silk Road
Define colonization