People
Who sailed the ocean in 1492
Who was Christopher Colombus
This empire was considered the strongest empire
British Empire
A Navigational instrument used to determine direction
What is the Compass
Juan ponce de Leon explored Florida in this year
WHat is 1513
Italian Explorer who made people want to travel because of his books
Who was Marco Polo
One of the largest Empires, and peaked during the late 19th century
French Empire
Paths used by merchants to transport good between regions
What is Trade Routes
These were the years in which Marco Polo Traveled far east to what was known then as China
What is 1271-1295
Created a nvaigation school in Portugal, and explored the Western African coastline
Who was Prince Henery
One of the first global empires from the late 15th century to the 19th century and reached its peak in the 16th century
What is the SPanish empire
The process or activity of activly ascertaining ones position and planning and following a route
What is Navigation
in these years John Cabot explored the shores of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Labrador
What is 1497-1498
First English Man to sail the world
Who was Sir Francis Drake
Relied on powerful trade, and expanded from the Americas, Asia, and Africa, and during this time had a fleet larger than other empires
What is the Dutch Empire
To cause a change in form, character, or function
What is 1394-1460
Explored the Eastern Coast of north America, and found the St, Lawrence river
Who Was Samuel Champlain
One of the first global empires esablished in the late 15th century, and spanned across Africa, Asia, and South America
What is the Portuguese Empire
A type of ship that could sail against the wind, used during the age of exploration
What is Caravel
Fransisco Pizarro Conquered Peru in these years
WHat is 1523-1535