Sailing for Glory
What was Columbus’s goal when he set sail in 1492?
To reach India (Asia) by sailing west
What was Columbus’s major accomplishment?
He discovered lands in the Americas for Spain
What was the name of Spain’s vast empire in the Americas?
New Spain
What is the legend behind Ponce de León’s exploration of Florida?
He was searching for the Fountain of Youth
This NFL team’s name honors the fierce Nordic explorers who sailed across the seas.
Minnesota Vikings
What was Hernán Cortés’s main goal in Mexico?
To conquer the Aztec Empire and claim its wealth
What was Hernán Cortés’s biggest achievement?
He conquered the Aztec Empire
Who was the leader of the Aztecs when Cortés arrived?
Montezuma II
What mistake did Columbus make about where he landed?
He thought he was in India, but he was in the Americas
This NFL team is named after the early settlers who rebelled against the King of England
New England Patriots
What was Juan Ponce de León searching for in Florida?
The Fountain of Youth
What did Ponce de León accomplish in Florida?
He was the first European to explore and claim Florida for Spain
What deadly factor weakened indigenous people during Spanish conquest?
Diseases such as smallpox
What happened to Magellan before his crew finished sailing around the world?
He was killed in the Philippines
This NHL team is named after French explorers who traveled through the Great Lakes and Canada.
Montreal Canadiens
What was Ferdinand Magellan’s goal when he set out on his voyage?
To find a western route to Asia
What was Magellan’s most important accomplishment?
He led the first expedition to circumnavigate (sail around) the world
How did Spain benefit from Columbus’s voyages?
They gained new lands and wealth in the Americas
What navigation tool did explorers use to determine direction?
Compass
This NFL team’s name comes from the gold rush explorers who traveled west to California.
San Fransisco 49ers
What was Vasco da Gama’s goal when he set sail from Portugal?
To find a sea route to India
Why was Vasco da Gama’s voyage significant?
He was the first European to reach India by sea, opening a new trade route
What three (3) reasons helped the Spanish defeat the Aztecs?
Superior weapons, alliances, and disease
What major problem did early maps have?
They were often inaccurate and incomplete
This NBA team’s name is inspired by a group of explorers who traveled westward across America.
Portland Trailblazers