Astronomy
What star is at the center of our solar system?
The sun
Name the famous king and queen of Spain.
Ferdinand and Isabella
Which country had the spices that everyone wanted?
India
How many planets are in the solar system?
There are 8 planets in our solar system
Which Portugese prince is famous for improving navigation?
Henry the Navigator
Which Italian explorer discovered the new world?
Christopher Columbus
Name the planets in order from closest to furthest from the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn Uranus, Neptune.
What tools did a ships navigator use to find their directon?
Compass, Astrolabe and maps.
Which explorer realized that the world Columbus discovered was not India?
Amerigo Vespucci
Who comes up with constellations?
Ancient cultures all around the world came up with their own constellations and stories fitting their own mythology.
What trade did the West African kingdoms tax?
The gold and salt trade. The Gold from the south traded for the salt in the North.
Which explorer is credited with circumnavigating the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
List star colors from coolest to hottest in temperature
red, orange, yellow, white, and blue.
What are the 3 most powerful kingdoms of Medieval Africa?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
What was the name of Ferdinand Magellan's ship that was the only one to make it back to Spain?
The Victoria