Columbus
What ocean did he sail across to reach the Americas?
The Atlantic Ocean
What country was he from?
China
Which continent did he travel to?
Asia
What country was he from?
Spain
What is exploration?
To travel and discover new places
Where was he originally trying to find a faster route to?
Asia/India
What kind of large boats did he travel on?
Ships (treasure ships)
What is the name of the famous trade route he travelled along?
The Silk Road
What country did he travel to?
Mexico
What tool did explorers use to help them find direction?
Compass
What country did he travel from?
Spain
Which ocean did he explore?
The Indian Ocean
What country did he visit?
China
What group of people did he meet?
Aztecs
Name three things explorers wanted to trade.
Spices, gold, food
What year did he travel? 1492, 1592, 1692?
1492
What was his motivations for travelling?
To show China's power
What was his book called?
The Travels of Marco Polo
What empire did he help to bring down?
The Aztec Empire
Who did exploration often affect the worst?
The indigenous people
What three ships did Columbus travel with?
The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
What was different about his ships to others?
They were some of the largest of the time
Which powerful leader did he meet?
Kublai Khan
What was his motivation for exploration?
Gold/riches
What were the three motivations for exploration?
Gold, Glory, God (religion)