Ambitions
The ambitions of European Explorers
What is God, Gold, and Glory
Sailed the ocean blue in 1492, "discovered" the Americas
Magnetic, helps explorers find their direction
What is a compass
Where Christopher Columbus thought he landed
What is Asia
When a country takes in goods from another country
What is imports
The inspiration for explorers like Columbus, explored Asia and the Silk Road with his father.
Who is Marco Polo
A fast ship, can carry 50-200 tons
What is a caravel
The island where Christopher Columbus landed (name by Columbus)
What is Hispaniola
When a country sends goods to another country
What is exports
Discovered a way to Asia by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope
Who is Vasco da Gama
Measures the stars, helping you know your latitude
What is an Astrolabe
The term used for the original people of an area
The trade network between the Old World and the New World
What is the Columbian Exchange
Sailed for Italy, first discovered the New York and Narragansett Bays, and Block Island. Eaten by Cannibals in the Lesser Antilles.
Who is Giovanni da Verrazzano
Explored Northeastern America and the Arctic. Tried to find a way to Asia through the Arctic.
Who is Henry Hudson
The people Christopher Columbus found
Who are the Taino
To go around the whole world
What is to circumnavigate
Inspired by Columbus, led a Spanish Expedition, taking over Tenochtitlan in present day Mexico.
Who is Hernan Cortes
Who is Samuel de Champlain
The original name of Manhattan
What is Mannahatta