John Cabot
How did he die?
Ship wrecked.
Where did Giovanni da Verrazano discover?
From Newfoundland to North Carolina
How many ships did he sail on his first voyage and what were their names?
Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria (3)
Where was Henry Hudson from?
London England. YAYYY
What reason did explorers go on explorations?
God, Gold, Glory.
Where did John Cabot discover?
Newfoundland
Who sponsored Giovanni da Verrazano voyage?
King Francis of France
What year did Christopher Columbus set sail?
1492
What bodies of water are named after Henry Hudson?
The Hudson river and bay. He has more bodies for water named after him than any other person
What country was Giovanni da Verrazano, Christopher Columbus and John Cabot born in?
Italy
What was John Cabot real name?
Giovanni Caboto
What year was his main voyage? and what was his boat called?
1524 and la Dauphine
Where did Christopher Columbus actually discover?
Bahamas (San Salvador)
What was the name of Henry Hudson's boat?
The Half moon
Where were most explorers trying to find a faster route to?
Asia
Who sponsored his voyage? and what was his boat called?
King Henry VII of England and the matthew
How did he die?
Eaten by cannibals
Who sponsored his trips?
Queen Isabella of Spain and King Ferdinand
How did he die? and who died with him?
His crew committed mutiny and left him. (Betrayed him by leaving him on a small boat) His son and some crew.
Did any of these explorers actually find a faster route to Asia?
NO
Where was he born?
Italy
What kind of structure in NY is named after him?
The Verrazano bridge
What did Christopher Columbus want in return for his expeditions
He wanted to be governor of the land he discovered and gold.
Who sponsored Henry Hudson?
The Dutch and English Trading company
What is the navigation tool that shows directions for explorers?
A compass