Travels
Who discovered North America first?
Leif Erikson
Who did Hernando deSoto first travel with to Peru?
Francisco Pizzaro
Which explorer sailed for France?
Robert LaSalle
He is known as the person who started the "Age of Exploration"
Christopher Columbus
In our latest science experiment, we learned that mold looks like tiny little...?
mushrooms
What are the names of the ships Columbus sailed on?
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
Which explorer was friends with Christopher Columbus?
Amerigo Vespucci
Which explorer had ships called the Hopewell, the Half Moon, and the Discovery?
Henry Hudson
Why was Leif Erikson nicknamed "Leif the Lucky"?
He rescued a wrecked trading vessel and received the entire rich cargo.
Which additive inhibited mold growth the best?
Cinnamon
Who discovered present day Rio de Janero?
Amerigo Vespucci
This explorer successfully overcame a mutiny. He executed and marooned those that went against him.
Ferdinand Magellan
He was part of the first team of European explorers to travel via this well known river in the U.S. What is his name and the name of the river?
Hernando deSoto, the Mississippi river
How did Hernando deSoto die?
He had a fever
122.21 - 15.9=?
106.31
Who thought he landed on the coast of Asia, but actually realized that he did not find Asia?
John Cabot
This explorer died by being shot in the head. In which state was he killed and who was he?
Texas, Robert LaSalle
This explorer started the first successful expedition around the world. What is his name and the name of the passageway he found?
Ferdinand Magellan, the Straights of Magellan
Robert LaSalle learned how to communicate with which tribe?
Mowhawk tribe.
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Who first landed in the Bahamas?
Christopher Columbus
This explorer had many supporters, however, on his 4th expedition, he was mutinied against. He and a few loyal crew members were left on a boat.
Henry Hudson
What are the names of the monarchs that funded Christopher Columbus's first voyage?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
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What is happening next week Thursday? Name 3 things!
Spelling test, spelling packets due, extra long morning recess.